FM over Rock Creek
GoodCedar County, Iowa · 080031106 · Structure no. 000000000103001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Rock Creek in Cedar 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 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Rock 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Rock Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.