US Bridges

FM over Br Four Mile Crk

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 086163601 · Structure no. 000000000320861

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Br Four Mile Crk is a steel culvert carrying FM over Br Four Mile Crk in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBr Four Mile Crk
Location086163601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.22481, -92.65249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Br Four Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Br Four Mile Crk 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Br Four Mile Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Br Four Mile Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM over Br Four Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.