US Bridges

FM F-58 over Crooked Creek

Good

Audubon County, Iowa · 078342702 · Structure no. 000000000066511

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM F-58 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM F-58 over Crooked Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM F-58
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location078342702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52102, -94.75798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$10,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM F-58 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM F-58 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM F-58 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM F-58 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM F-58 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.