FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Iowa · 073312601 · Structure no. 000000000327040
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Outlet Green Valley Lk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.