FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek
PoorPosted for loadLucas County, Iowa · 072222903 · Structure no. 000000000226480
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br to 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 Br to Whitebreast Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.