FM K-42 over Mink Creek
FairPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 092460304 · Structure no. 000000000274800
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM K-42 over Mink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM K-42 over Mink Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mink Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM K-42 over Mink 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM K-42 over Mink Creek carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM K-42 over Mink Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM K-42 over Mink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.