US Bridges

FM-390th ST over Indian Creek

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 072402204 · Structure no. 000000000245660

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-390th ST over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-390th ST over Indian Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM-390th ST
CrossesIndian Creek
Location072402204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01952, -95.4418
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM-390th ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM-390th ST over Indian 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM-390th ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM-390th ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM-390th ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.