US Bridges

FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR

Fair

Monroe County, Iowa · 072181001 · Structure no. 000000000252801

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesBee Br Trib to Cedar CR
Location072181001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.05902, -92.91381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Bee Br Trib to Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.