FM over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 071093604 · Structure no. 000000000200250
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cedar 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cedar Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.