US Bridges

Local over Cedar Creek

Fair

Keokuk County, Iowa · 076133602 · Structure no. 000000000212611

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Cedar Creek in Keokuk County, Iowa. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 49 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesCedar Creek
Location076133602
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKeokuk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.33936, -92.31576
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Local over Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.