FM over West Fork Nodaway River
FairAdair County, Iowa · 074332105 · Structure no. 000000000055421
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West Fork Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West Fork Nodaway River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over West Fork Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over West Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over West Fork Nodaway River carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM over West Fork Nodaway River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West Fork Nodaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.