US Bridges

Local Sdb over Drainage

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 085351502 · Structure no. 000000000365250

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Sdb over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Local Sdb over Drainage in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal Sdb
CrossesDrainage
Location085351502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18126, -94.91704
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Sdb over Drainage built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Sdb over Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Sdb over Drainage carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Sdb over Drainage?

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

Who owns Local Sdb over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.