US Bridges

FM over Ginger Creek

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095402901 · Structure no. 000000000260001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Ginger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Ginger Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 97 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesGinger Creek
Location095402901
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.02632, -95.60186
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks9%
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$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Ginger Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM over Ginger 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 Ginger Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM over Ginger Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Ginger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.