FM over Trinkle Creek
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 085371702 · Structure no. 000000000129941
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Trinkle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Trinkle Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Trinkle Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Trinkle 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Trinkle Creek carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Trinkle Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Trinkle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.