US Bridges

Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. W of Jct. SR T76 · Structure no. 000000000019901

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 346
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W of Jct. SR T76
RouteState Highway 346
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95814, -92.51941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2022)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 346 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.