FM over Cavitt Creek
PoorWarren County, Iowa · 076240204 · Structure no. 000000000334450
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cavitt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cavitt Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 58 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cavitt Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM over Cavitt 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 Cavitt Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Cavitt Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cavitt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.