US Bridges

FM over Tarkio Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Iowa · 073372202 · Structure no. 000000000256361

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 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 1994, so it is 31 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesTarkio Creek
Location073372202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.10461, -95.09954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2023)
Projected traffic274 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Tarkio Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM over Tarkio Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Tarkio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.