FM over Mink Creek
FairPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 093461502 · Structure no. 000000000276980
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 559
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mink Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mink Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 over Mink Creek carry?
About 559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mink Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.