US Bridges

Local over Little Cedar Overflow

PoorClosed to traffic

Floyd County, Iowa · 096150503 · Structure no. 000000000365060

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Little Cedar Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Little Cedar Overflow in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesLittle Cedar Overflow
Location096150503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.16692, -92.65394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Little Cedar Overflow built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Little Cedar Overflow 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 2018.

How much traffic does Local over Little Cedar Overflow carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Little Cedar Overflow?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Little Cedar Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.