FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 091482205 · Structure no. 000000000273830
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM C-43 over Broken Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.