FM over Branch Elk Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Iowa · 097132202 · Structure no. 000000000113292
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Branch Elk Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Elk Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Branch Elk Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.