FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw
PoorFranklin County, Iowa · 093192804 · Structure no. 000000000158210
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM Tulip Ave over W Fork Cedar Crk Ovrflw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.