FM over Tarkio Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 072370302 · Structure no. 000000000255241
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Tarkio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Tarkio Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Tarkio Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Tarkio Creek carry?
About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Tarkio Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Tarkio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.