FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek
FairLucas County, Iowa · 072222903 · Structure no. 000000000226490
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- 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 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is FM over Br to Whitebreast 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 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br to Whitebreast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.