FM over Elkhorn Creek (little)
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 079012803 · Structure no. 000000000101610
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Elkhorn Creek (little) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Elkhorn Creek (little) in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 (little) built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Elkhorn Creek (little) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Elkhorn Creek (little) carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Elkhorn Creek (little)?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Elkhorn Creek (little)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.