US Bridges

Local over Overflow Little Cedar

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 096152302 · Structure no. 000000000155221

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Overflow Little Cedar is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Overflow Little Cedar in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesOverflow Little Cedar
Location096152302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11731, -92.59386
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Overflow Little Cedar built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Overflow Little Cedar 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 Overflow Little Cedar carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Overflow Little Cedar?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Overflow Little Cedar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.