FM over Branch of Lotts Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 068280802 · Structure no. 000000000295751
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch of Lotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Branch of Lotts Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 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 Branch of Lotts Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch of Lotts 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Branch of Lotts Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch of Lotts Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch of Lotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.