FM over Broken Kettle Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 090480305 · Structure no. 000000000271991
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Broken Kettle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Broken Kettle Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Broken Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Broken Kettle Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Broken Kettle Creek carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Broken Kettle Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Broken Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.