US Bridges

Local over Branch Cedar Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 073140102 · Structure no. 000000000332301

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Branch Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Branch Cedar Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBranch Cedar Creek
Location073140102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.15624, -92.42944
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
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 Branch Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Branch 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 Local over Branch Cedar Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Branch Cedar Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Branch Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.