Cedar RD over Mink Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 093071504 · Structure no. 000000000024890
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar RD over Mink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar RD over Mink Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar RD over Mink Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar RD over Mink Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar RD over Mink Creek carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Cedar RD over Mink Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar RD over Mink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.