FM over Broken Kettle Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 9347330110 · Structure no. 000000000277461
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Broken Kettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Broken Kettle Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Broken Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Broken Kettle Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Broken Kettle Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Broken Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.