FM over Badger Creek
FairWebster County, Iowa · 090283004 · Structure no. 000000000343820
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 459
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Badger Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Badger 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Badger Creek carry?
About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Badger Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns FM over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.