US Bridges

J 5T over Drainage

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 070170801 · Structure no. 000000000365936

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J 5T over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J 5T over Drainage in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJ 5T
CrossesDrainage
Location070170801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.86356, -92.86842
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks13%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J 5T over Drainage built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is J 5T over Drainage 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 2020.

How much traffic does J 5T over Drainage carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is J 5T over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns J 5T over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.