US Bridges

FM over East Cedar Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Iowa · 087311001 · Structure no. 000000000090941

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over East Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over East Cedar Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location087311001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.36867, -94.4515
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over East Cedar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM over East Cedar Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.