Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek
PoorMills County, Iowa · 073420839 · Structure no. 000000000246990
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 698
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Fa-Barrus RD 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek carry?
About 698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fa-Barrus RD over Keg Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.