FM over Elk Creek

Poor Condition68 years old240 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Location069273506
CarriesFM
CrossesElk Creek
Coordinates40.72467, -93.93861

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length178.1 ft (54.3 m)
Max Span67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Width22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Area363.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic240 (2022)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000138470

Nearby Bridges

Ia 2 over Elk Creek 0.5 mi Fair 225th ST over Elk Creek 0.9 mi Good Local over Brush Creek 1.3 mi Poor FM over North Elk Creek 1.4 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 Ia 2 over West Elk Creek 1.6 mi Fair Local over Elk Creek 1.7 mi Fair Local over S Elk Creek 1.9 mi Fair