FM over Branch Indian Creek
FairTama County, Iowa · 083162901 · Structure no. 000000000318441
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 334
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Branch Indian Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Indian 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Indian Creek carry?
About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Indian Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Branch Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.