F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 069383002 · Structure no. 000000000267150
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns F Avenue over West Tarkio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.