FM over Little Cedar River
PoorFloyd County, Iowa · 096151602 · Structure no. 000000000155151
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,414
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Cedar River in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Cedar River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Cedar River 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Cedar River carry?
About 1,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Cedar River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.