US Bridges

FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv

Fair

Shelby County, Iowa · 080381903 · Structure no. 000000000306246

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM RD F-32
CrossesW Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv
Location080381903
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73223, -95.30792
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2022)
Projected traffic488 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM RD F-32 over W Fork W.Nishnabotna Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.