FM over Cylinder Creek
FairPalo Alto County, Iowa · 095322401 · Structure no. 000000000269291
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cylinder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Cylinder Creek in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cylinder Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cylinder 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cylinder Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Cylinder Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cylinder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.