FM over Drainage Ditch
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 091432101 · Structure no. 000000000272250
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is FM over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.