US Bridges

Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504925

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23 in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBass Street
CrossesLateral #77 Dd #23
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07524, -94.86166
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic188 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23 carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bass Street over Lateral #77 Dd #23?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.