US Bridges

Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux

Fair

Cherokee County, Iowa · 090410104 · Structure no. 000000000107390

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFm- L Ave
CrossesBranch Little Sioux
Location090410104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63939, -95.64223
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 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 traffic977 (2022)
Projected traffic977 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux?

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

Who owns Fm- L Ave over Branch Little Sioux?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.