FM over Brandy Wine Creek
FairHenry County, Iowa · 072060901 · Structure no. 000000000180910
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Brandy Wine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Brandy Wine Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Brandy Wine Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Brandy Wine 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Brandy Wine Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Brandy Wine Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Brandy Wine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.