FM over Little Sioux
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 091432301 · Structure no. 000000000272261
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Sioux is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Sioux in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sioux built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Sioux in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Sioux carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Sioux?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Sioux?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.