US Bridges

FM over Nicholson Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Iowa · 080042001 · Structure no. 000000000103271

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Nicholson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Nicholson Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesNicholson Creek
Location080042001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73003, -91.33149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Nicholson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Nicholson 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 Nicholson Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over Nicholson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Nicholson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.