FM over Middle English River
FairIowa County, Iowa · 078112202 · Structure no. 000000000188451
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Middle English River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Middle English River in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Middle English River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Middle English River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Middle English River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Middle English River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle English River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.