FM over Little Maple River
PoorPosted for loadBuena Vista County, Iowa · 090382101 · Structure no. 000000000084751
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Maple River is a concrete slab carrying FM over Little Maple River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Little Maple River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Maple River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Maple River carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Maple River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.