US Bridges

FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 092182104 · Structure no. 000000000089061

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 619 vehicles a day, projected to reach 619 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesOverflow to W Fork Ced R
Location092182104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77113, -92.97602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2022)
Projected traffic619 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Overflow to W Fork Ced R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.