FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21
PoorPocahontas County, Iowa · 092331801 · Structure no. 000000000279581
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21 carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br Big Cedar Ck DD#21?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.