FM over Burr Oak Creek
FairSioux County, Iowa · 097451402 · Structure no. 000000000312700
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,097
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Burr Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Burr Oak Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Burr Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Burr Oak 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Burr Oak Creek carry?
About 1,097 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Burr Oak Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Burr Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.