FM over Nicholson Creek
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 080042002 · Structure no. 000000000103280
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2022 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 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 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Nicholson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Nicholson 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Nicholson Creek carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Nicholson Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Nicholson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.