FM over Little Cedar
PoorFloyd County, Iowa · 096151603 · Structure no. 000000000155160
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Cedar is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Cedar in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Cedar carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Little Cedar?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Cedar?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.