US Bridges

FM over No Name Creek

Fair

Sioux County, Iowa · 096440904 · Structure no. 000000000311350

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
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 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 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location096440904
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15048, -96.05878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length78 ft (23.8 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 traffic1,277 (2022)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM over No Name Creek carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM over No Name Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 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.