US Bridges

FM over N Timber CR

Fair

Marshall County, Iowa · 083170808 · Structure no. 000000000242351

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over N Timber CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over N Timber CR in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesN Timber CR
Location083170808
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.0084, -92.85192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Timber CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over N Timber CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM over N Timber CR carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM over N Timber CR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM over N Timber CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.