US Bridges

FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 092310106 · Structure no. 000000000363830

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesFM
CrossesOverflw of Pilot Creek
Location092310106
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.81062, -94.44782
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2044
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Overflw of Pilot 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM over Overflw of Pilot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.