FM over Little Cedar River
FairChickasaw County, Iowa · 094140401 · Structure no. 000000000110841
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 277 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Cedar River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Cedar River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Cedar River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Cedar River carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Little Cedar River?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.