FM over Wapsinonoc Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 079040502 · Structure no. 000000000102090
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,488
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Wapsinonoc Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Wapsinonoc 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Wapsinonoc Creek carry?
About 1,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wapsinonoc Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wapsinonoc Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.