FM over Little Waterman Creek
FairO'Brien County, Iowa · 096402301 · Structure no. 000000000260860
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Waterman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Little Waterman Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Waterman Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM over Little Waterman 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Waterman Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Waterman Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns FM over Little Waterman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.