FM over Branch to Clanton Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 074270104 · Structure no. 000000000231891
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch to Clanton Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch to Clanton Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Branch to Clanton Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is FM over Branch to Clanton 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch to Clanton Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Branch to Clanton Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch to Clanton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.