FM over Mill Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 095412001 · Structure no. 000000000260211
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mill Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Mill Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.