US Bridges

Local RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 076272602 · Structure no. 000000000233961

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Cedar Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLocal RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location076272602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.35838, -93.93619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Local RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.