Nuthatch over Elk Creek
FairWorth County, Iowa · 099202904 · Structure no. 000000000356120
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nuthatch over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nuthatch over Elk Creek in Worth 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.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nuthatch over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nuthatch over Elk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nuthatch over Elk Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Nuthatch over Elk Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nuthatch over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.