US Bridges

Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek

Poor

Mills County, Iowa · 072420603 · Structure no. 000000000246070

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFa-Gaston Ave
CrossesKeg Creek
Location072420603
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.07324, -95.71501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2022)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fa-Gaston Ave over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.