US Bridges

Local over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Appanoose County, Iowa · 069182404 · Structure no. 000000000065551

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Unnamed Stream in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location069182404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.75446, -92.88673
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 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 traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Unnamed Stream 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Local over Unnamed Stream?

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

Who owns Local over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.