US Bridges

FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081050101 · Structure no. 000000000205260

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Cedar Ck RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location081050101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.86001, -91.37686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM Cedar Ck RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.