FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41
PoorPocahontas County, Iowa · 093341502 · Structure no. 000000000280480
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41 is a concrete slab carrying FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41 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 Big Cedar Ck Dd #41 carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.