FM over White Oak Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 081231603 · Structure no. 000000000282761
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over White Oak Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over White Oak 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 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns FM over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.