FM over Picayune Creek
FairShelby County, Iowa · 80740 · Structure no. 000000000306601
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Picayune Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Picayune Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Picayune Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Picayune 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Picayune Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Picayune Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Picayune Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.