FM over Little Ocheyedan River
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 099403201 · Structure no. 000000000263200
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Ocheyedan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Ocheyedan River in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ocheyedan River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Ocheyedan 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Ocheyedan River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Ocheyedan River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Ocheyedan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.