FM over Drainage
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 090432904 · Structure no. 000000000270745
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 748
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage is a concrete slab carrying FM over Drainage in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Drainage built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Drainage 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage carry?
About 748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.