FM over Kappes Creek
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 098421204 · Structure no. 000000000262790
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Kappes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Kappes Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Kappes Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FM over Kappes Creek 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 Kappes Creek carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Kappes Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Kappes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.