FM over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Iowa · 086323501 · Structure no. 000000000090550
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cedar Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cedar 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cedar Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.