PLANT ROAD FS-12
Carrying PLANT ROAD FS-12 over LONG CREEK
APPROX. 3000' N. OF RD I, Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PLANT ROAD FS-12
The PLANT ROAD FS-12 bridge in Des Moines, Iowa carries PLANT ROAD FS-12 over LONG CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PLANT ROAD FS-12 compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCIOW005491
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PLANT ROAD FS-12 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PLANT ROAD FS-12 against other structures in Des Moines and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PLANT ROAD FS-12?
PLANT ROAD FS-12 in Des Moines, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PLANT ROAD FS-12 inspected?
PLANT ROAD FS-12's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLANT ROAD FS-12 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PLANT ROAD FS-12?
PLANT ROAD FS-12 has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PLANT ROAD FS-12?
PLANT ROAD FS-12 is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is PLANT ROAD FS-12 and does age affect safety?
PLANT ROAD FS-12 was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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