FM over Little Flint River
PoorDes Moines County, Iowa · 070031608 · Structure no. 000000000143130
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Flint River in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Flint River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Flint 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Flint River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Flint River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.