FM over Little River
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 067251309 · Structure no. 000000000136260
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.