FM over Yankee Run Creek
PoorCedar County, Iowa · 081010210 · Structure no. 000000000103390
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Yankee Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Yankee Run Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Yankee Run Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Yankee Run 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 Yankee Run Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Yankee Run Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Yankee Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.