FM over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 082020104 · Structure no. 000000000104520
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mill Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mill Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.