FM over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 069271704 · Structure no. 000000000138381
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Elk Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Elk Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Elk Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.