US Bridges

FM over Plessis Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 097402402 · Structure no. 000000000261780

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Plessis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Plessis Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 years old, older 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesPlessis Creek
Location097402402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.20735, -95.52544
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks30%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Plessis Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM over Plessis 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Plessis Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM over Plessis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM over Plessis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.