US Bridges

Local over N Cedar Creek

Poor

Marion County, Iowa · 074192704 · Structure no. 000000000238981

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11
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 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesN Cedar Creek
Location074192704
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.17592, -93.04154
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local over N Cedar Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over N Cedar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Local over N Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.