US 63 SB over Fudge Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 4.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 137 · Structure no. 000000000606860
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 SB over Fudge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 SB over Fudge Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 SB over Fudge Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 SB over Fudge 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 SB over Fudge Creek carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 63 SB over Fudge Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 SB over Fudge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.