US Bridges

FM over Big East Fork Medicine R

Fair

Wayne County, Iowa · 067221205 · Structure no. 000000000338531

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Big East Fork Medicine R is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Big East Fork Medicine R in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesBig East Fork Medicine R
Location067221205
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.62322, -93.33478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Big East Fork Medicine R built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Big East Fork Medicine R 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Big East Fork Medicine R carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Big East Fork Medicine R?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Big East Fork Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.