FM over Little Whitebreast Creek
PoorLucas County, Iowa · 072211509 · Structure no. 000000000226251
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Whitebreast Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Whitebreast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Whitebreast Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Whitebreast Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Whitebreast Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Whitebreast Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Whitebreast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.