FM over Keg Creek
FairShelby County, Iowa · 079390802 · Structure no. 000000000305481
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Keg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Keg Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Keg Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Keg 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Keg Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Keg Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Keg Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.