FM over White Fox Creek
PoorWright County, Iowa · 091243101 · Structure no. 000000000357490
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over White Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over White Fox Creek in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over White Fox Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over White Fox 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over White Fox Creek carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FM over White Fox Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over White Fox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.