FM over Indian Creek
PoorSioux County, Iowa · 094471301 · Structure no. 000000000309270
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Indian Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Indian Creek carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Indian Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.