FM K-49 over Whiskey Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 091452702 · Structure no. 000000000273071
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 818
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM K-49 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM K-49 over Whiskey Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 K-49 over Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM K-49 over Whiskey Creek 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 K-49 over Whiskey Creek carry?
About 818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM K-49 over Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM K-49 over Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.