FM over Elk Horn Creek
GoodAudubon County, Iowa · 078360405 · Structure no. 000000000066871
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Elk Horn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Elk Horn Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elk Horn Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Elk Horn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Elk Horn Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Elk Horn Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Elk Horn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.