FM over Cooper Creek
PoorPosted for loadAppanoose County, Iowa · 068180702 · Structure no. 000000000064570
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cooper Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cooper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Cooper Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.