US Bridges

FM over Mill Creek

Fair

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095410401 · Structure no. 000000000260081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,087
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Mill Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM
CrossesMill Creek
Location095410401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08451, -95.68631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2022)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 1,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over Mill Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.