FM over White Breast Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 071240304 · Structure no. 000000000113510
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Breast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over White Breast Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over White Breast Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.