FM over White Breast Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 072262102 · Structure no. 000000000114731
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Breast Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 1985, making it 40 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over White Breast Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns FM over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.