US Bridges

Local over Cedar Creek

Fair

Sac County, Iowa · 088362508 · Structure no. 000000000300891

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Cedar Creek in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesCedar Creek
Location088362508
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySac County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.40365, -94.97781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Cedar Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Cedar Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.