FM over Minerva Creek
GoodHardin County, Iowa · 086220902 · Structure no. 000000000175141
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Minerva Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FM over Minerva Creek in Hardin 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Minerva Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Minerva 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Minerva Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Minerva Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Minerva Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.