FM over Little Cedar Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Iowa · 069080302 · Structure no. 000000000328281
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Cedar Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Cedar Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Cedar Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.