US Bridges

Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 3.7 Mi. W of SR N28 · Structure no. 000000000605815

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 10
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location3.7 Mi. W of SR N28
RouteState Highway 10
StateIowa
Coordinates42.85071, -94.90511
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2023)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 10 over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 10 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.