Killdeer over Calmus Creek
FairCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097212602 · Structure no. 000000000106881
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Killdeer over Calmus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Killdeer over Calmus Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Killdeer over Calmus Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Killdeer over Calmus 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Killdeer over Calmus Creek carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Killdeer over Calmus Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Killdeer over Calmus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.