FM over Dry Branch
PoorDes Moines County, Iowa · 070022103 · Structure no. 000000000143061
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Dry Branch in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dry Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Dry Branch carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Dry Branch?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.