US Bridges

FM over Little Rock River

PoorClosed to traffic

Lyon County, Iowa · 098453101 · Structure no. 000000000228640

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Little Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Rock River in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesLittle Rock River
Location098453101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.27194, -96.20465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2022)
Projected traffic709 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Little Rock River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM over Little Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Little Rock River carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM over Little Rock River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Little Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.