340th over Creek
FairMitchell County, Iowa · 097160101 · Structure no. 000000000247361
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
340th over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 340th over Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 340th over Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 340th over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 340th over Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 340th over Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 340th over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.