FM over South River
FairWarren County, Iowa · 076233504 · Structure no. 000000000334430
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over South River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over South River carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over South River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.