FM over Minerva Creek
GoodMarshall County, Iowa · 085200904 · Structure no. 000000000244431
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Minerva Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Minerva Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 1997, making it 28 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Minerva Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM over Minerva Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Minerva Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.