FM over Mill Creek
FairO'Brien County, Iowa · 094413402 · Structure no. 000000000259301
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mill Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mill Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.