FM over Drainage Ditch
FairLee County, Iowa · 068032602 · Structure no. 000000000218771
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.