FM 570th ST over Gere Creek
PoorCherokee County, Iowa · 093413601 · Structure no. 000000000109900
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 570th ST over Gere Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 570th ST over Gere Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 74 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 570th ST over Gere Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is FM 570th ST over Gere 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 570th ST over Gere Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM 570th ST over Gere Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM 570th ST over Gere Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.