FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPolk County, Iowa · 078252500 · Structure no. 000000000280940
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM SW Mckinley over Frink 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM SW Mckinley over Frink Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.