FM over Whippoorwill Ck
FairMonroe County, Iowa · 073181701 · Structure no. 000000000253691
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Whippoorwill Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Whippoorwill Ck in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 74 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Whippoorwill Ck built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is FM over Whippoorwill Ck 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Whippoorwill Ck carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Whippoorwill Ck?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Whippoorwill Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.