US Bridges

FM K-64 over Drainage

Fair

Plymouth County, Iowa · 090441702 · Structure no. 000000000271005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM K-64 over Drainage is a concrete slab carrying FM K-64 over Drainage in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM K-64
CrossesDrainage
Location090441702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.60683, -96.07595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM K-64 over Drainage built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM K-64 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM K-64 over Drainage carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM K-64 over Drainage?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM K-64 over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.