FM over Burr Oak Creek
FairLyon County, Iowa · 098453502 · Structure no. 000000000228660
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 758
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Burr Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Burr Oak Creek in Lyon 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 5 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Burr Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Burr Oak 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Burr Oak Creek carry?
About 758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Burr Oak Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Burr Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.