US Bridges

FM over No Name Creek

Fair

Sioux County, Iowa · 094473502 · Structure no. 000000000309570

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over No Name Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over No Name Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 58 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location094473502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySioux County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.92209, -96.37138
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2022)
Projected traffic649 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FM over No Name 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over No Name Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM over No Name Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.