FM C-44 over Dry Branch
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 091442101 · Structure no. 000000000272691
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM C-44 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM C-44 over Dry Branch in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM C-44 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM C-44 over Dry Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM C-44 over Dry Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM C-44 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM C-44 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.