FM over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Iowa · 088302004 · Structure no. 000000000342915
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage is a concrete slab carrying FM over Drainage in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 628 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Drainage 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.