FM over Big Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 071100305 · Structure no. 000000000200270
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Big Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is FM over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.