Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 097132904 · Structure no. 000000000113321
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Farm Drive over Branch Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.