US Bridges

FM over Barlene Creek

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 066063606 · Structure no. 000000000218241

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Barlene Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Barlene Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesBarlene Creek
Location066063606
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.46829, -91.50069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Barlene Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Barlene 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Barlene Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Barlene Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FM over Barlene Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.