US Bridges

FM over Jordan Creek

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095393202 · Structure no. 000000000259810

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Jordan Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesJordan Creek
Location095393202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00528, -95.48721
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2022)
Projected traffic948 by 2043
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Jordan 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 Jordan Creek carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.