US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. E of SR M63 · Structure no. 000000000037560
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Little Tarkio 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Little Tarkio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.