US Bridges

Local over Br N Cedar Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lucas County, Iowa · C00010110 · Structure no. 000000000227081

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br N Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Br N Cedar Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBr N Cedar Creek
LocationC00010110
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.08941, -93.12753
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 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 Br N Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br N Cedar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Br N Cedar Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Local over Br N Cedar Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Br N Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.