FM over Flint River
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 070021910 · Structure no. 000000000143051
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Flint River in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Flint River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Flint River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Flint River carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM over Flint River?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.