US Bridges

FM over Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 095440801 · Structure no. 000000000309940

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,992
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over 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 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 2,992 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,992 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesCreek
Location095440801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.07023, -96.05751
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
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 traffic2,992 (2022)
Projected traffic2,992 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?

About 2,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM over Creek?

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

Who owns FM over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.