FM over Tipton CR
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 087212202 · Structure no. 000000000175691
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Tipton CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Tipton CR in Hardin 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.
It carries about 687 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Tipton CR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Tipton CR 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Tipton CR carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Tipton CR?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Tipton CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.