FM over Br Competine Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 073121403 · Structure no. 000000000331800
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Competine Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Br Competine Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br Competine Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br Competine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Br Competine Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Competine Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br Competine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.