FM over North Elk Creek
PoorDecatur County, Iowa · 069273402 · Structure no. 000000000022790
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Elk Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FM over North 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over North Elk Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Elk Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.