FM over Platte Branch
PoorTaylor County, Iowa · 068321201 · Structure no. 000000000321580
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Platte Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Platte Branch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Platte Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Platte Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Platte Branch carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Platte Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Platte Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.