FM over Cedar Creek
FairMonroe County, Iowa · 072181203 · Structure no. 000000000252830
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cedar Creek in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cedar Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.