FM over Drainage
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074402003 · Structure no. 000000000284160
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 417
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Drainage in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Drainage 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 Drainage carry?
About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.