FM over Platte Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 067322302 · Structure no. 000000000320980
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Platte Drainage Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over Platte Drainage Ditch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Platte Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM over Platte Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Platte Drainage Ditch carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Platte Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Platte Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.