FM over Elk Creek

Poor Condition126 years old40 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Location068271202
CarriesFM
CrossesElk Creek
Coordinates40.70945, -93.91982

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length183.1 ft (55.8 m)
Max Span140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area340.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic40 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000137571

Nearby Bridges

225th ST over Elk Creek 0.6 mi Good FM over Stream 1.1 mi Poor Local over Elk Creek 1.1 mi Poor FM over Elk Creek 1.4 mi Poor FM over Brush Creek 1.6 mi Fair Ia 2 over Brush Creek 1.6 mi Fair FM over Pot Hole Creek 1.8 mi Poor Ia 2 over Grand River 1.9 mi Fair Ia 2 over Elk Creek 1.9 mi Fair Local over Brush Creek 2.3 mi Poor