FM over Pioneer Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 082030602 · Structure no. 000000000104771
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Pioneer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Pioneer Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Pioneer Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Pioneer 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 Pioneer Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Pioneer Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Pioneer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.