US Bridges

FM over No Name Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 097473001 · Structure no. 000000000313312

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over No Name Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over No Name Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location097473001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19954, -96.44811
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 1988, making it 37 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM over No Name Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over No Name Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FM over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.