US Bridges

FM over Six Mile Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 095462001 · Structure no. 000000000310575

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Six Mile Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location095462001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.04068, -96.31122
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2022)
Projected traffic898 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Six Mile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.