FM over Cotton Creek
PoorWarren County, Iowa · 074223202 · Structure no. 000000000332831
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cotton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Cotton Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cotton Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cotton 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cotton Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Cotton Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cotton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.