FM over Drainage
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 098401001 · Structure no. 000000000262530
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 758
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Drainage in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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 5 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is FM over Drainage 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 Drainage carry?
About 758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.