US Bridges

FM over No Name Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 096471702 · Structure no. 000000000312170

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
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 1971, so it is 54 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location096471702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14049, -96.43236
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
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2022)
Projected traffic718 by 2043
Trucks36%
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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over No Name 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 No Name Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM over No Name Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.