FM over Gower Creek
GoodCedar County, Iowa · 081043208 · Structure no. 000000000104271
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Gower Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Gower Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Gower Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Gower 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Gower Creek carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM over Gower Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Gower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.