FM over Elkhorn Creek
FairAudubon County, Iowa · 078360503 · Structure no. 000000000066895
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 597
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Elkhorn Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Elkhorn Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.