FM over Branch Cedar River
FairChickasaw County, Iowa · 094143302 · Structure no. 000000000111041
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Cedar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Branch Cedar River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Cedar River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch 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 Branch Cedar River carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Cedar River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns FM over Branch Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.