FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 096282003 · Structure no. 000000000215245
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 688
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway carry?
About 688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM Plum Ck RD over Oak Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.