US Bridges

Local over N Cedar Creek

Good

Marion County, Iowa · 074181604 · Structure no. 000000000238710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over N Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over N Cedar Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesN Cedar Creek
Location074181604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.21207, -92.93264
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 N Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over N 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local over N Cedar Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Local over N Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m).

Who owns Local over N Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.