FM over North Cedar Creek
FairLucas County, Iowa · 072201803 · Structure no. 000000000226041
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Cedar Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over North Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Cedar 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over North Cedar Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Cedar Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.