FM over Yellow River
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 096060505 · Structure no. 000000000061580
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Yellow River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Yellow 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 Yellow River carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Yellow River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.