FM over Rock Creek
PoorCedar County, Iowa · 082031504 · Structure no. 000000000104830
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FM over Rock Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Rock 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Rock Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Rock Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.