FM over Trout River
PoorWinneshiek County, Iowa · 098072703 · Structure no. 000000000347451
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 697
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Trout River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Trout River in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 697 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Trout River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Trout River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Trout River carry?
About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM over Trout River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Trout River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.