FM over Elk Run Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Iowa · 085341001 · Structure no. 000000000096180
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Elk Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Elk Run Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elk Run Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Elk Run 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Elk Run Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM over Elk Run Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Elk Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.