FM over Little Tarkio Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 072382507 · Structure no. 000000000255581
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Tarkio Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Little Tarkio Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Tarkio Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Little Tarkio Creek carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Tarkio Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Little Tarkio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.