FM over Ballinger Creek
GoodMahaska County, Iowa · 077163204 · Structure no. 000000000238351
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Ballinger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Ballinger Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Ballinger Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Ballinger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Ballinger Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Ballinger Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns FM over Ballinger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.