FM over White Breast Creek
PoorLucas County, Iowa · 073222205 · Structure no. 000000000227610
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2018 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 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FM over White Breast 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 White Breast Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.