Killdeer over Elk Creek
PoorWorth County, Iowa · 099212302 · Structure no. 000000000356201
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Killdeer over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Killdeer over Elk Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Killdeer over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Killdeer over Elk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Killdeer over Elk Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Killdeer over Elk Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Killdeer over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.