US Bridges

Local over Little Cedar River

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 096150801 · Structure no. 000000000155081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Little Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Little Cedar River in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location096150801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15578, -92.64507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 Local over Little Cedar River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.