FM over Shancton Creek
PoorWayne County, Iowa · 067220501 · Structure no. 000000000338440
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Shancton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Shancton Creek in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 Shancton Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Shancton Creek 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Shancton Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Shancton Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Shancton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.