FM over Minerva Creek
FairMarshall County, Iowa · 084190506 · Structure no. 000000000243541
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Minerva Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Minerva Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Minerva Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Minerva Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Minerva Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Minerva Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Minerva Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.