FM over Dry Creek
FairSioux County, Iowa · 095471901 · Structure no. 000000000310840
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dry Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 538 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Dry Creek carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Dry Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.