FM over Tarkio Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Iowa · 073371101 · Structure no. 000000000256311
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Tarkio Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Tarkio Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Tarkio Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Tarkio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Tarkio Creek carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Tarkio Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Tarkio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.