US Bridges

FM over Branch Middle Avery Crk

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072150702 · Structure no. 000000000331561

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Branch Middle Avery Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Branch Middle Avery Crk in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBranch Middle Avery Crk
Location072150702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.05593, -92.63974
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Branch Middle Avery Crk built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Branch Middle Avery 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Branch Middle Avery Crk carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM over Branch Middle Avery Crk?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Branch Middle Avery Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.