FM over Little Cedar
PoorChickasaw County, Iowa · 095142103 · Structure no. 000000000111810
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 579
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Cedar is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Cedar in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Cedar 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Cedar carry?
About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Cedar?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Cedar?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.