US Bridges

FM over Cloie Creek

Fair

Dubuque County, Iowa · 089E20504 · Structure no. 000000000362916

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Cloie Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over Cloie Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 1,159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,159 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesFM
CrossesCloie Creek
Location089E20504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5536, -90.74806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2022)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Cloie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Cloie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Cloie Creek carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Cloie Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FM over Cloie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.