FM K-42 over Carter Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 090460202 · Structure no. 000000000271600
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM K-42 over Carter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM K-42 over Carter Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM K-42 over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM K-42 over Carter 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM K-42 over Carter Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM K-42 over Carter Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM K-42 over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.