FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River
GoodUnion County, Iowa · 072300806 · Structure no. 000000000325871
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 568
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River carry?
About 568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns FM Pole RD over Middle Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.