FM over Branch of Lotts Creek
FairRinggold County, Iowa · 068283202 · Structure no. 000000000295961
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 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 culvert carrying FM over Branch of Lotts Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Branch of Lotts Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch of Lotts 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Branch of Lotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.