US Bridges

Local over Stream

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 068183604 · Structure no. 000000000064741

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Stream in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesStream
Location068183604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.64646, -92.88656
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Stream 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Stream carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.