FM over Middle Nodaway River
FairAdair County, Iowa · 074320504 · Structure no. 000000000054960
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Middle Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Middle Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middle Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Middle Nodaway River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Middle Nodaway River carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Middle Nodaway River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.