US Bridges

FM over Mccreath Creek

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095390801 · Structure no. 000000000259580

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Mccreath Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Mccreath Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesMccreath Creek
Location095390801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06863, -95.4826
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2022)
Projected traffic797 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Mccreath Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM over Mccreath 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Mccreath Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM over Mccreath Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FM over Mccreath Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.