FM over White Breast Creek
FairLucas County, Iowa · 073221406 · Structure no. 000000000227520
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Breast Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over White Breast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over White Breast 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 White Breast Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.