FM over White Breast Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 072252006 · Structure no. 000000000114600
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Breast Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.