FM over Cottonwood Drain
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 071010703 · Structure no. 000000000143421
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cottonwood Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cottonwood Drain in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Cottonwood Drain built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cottonwood Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cottonwood Drain carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Cottonwood Drain?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cottonwood Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.