US Bridges

Local RD over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095121806 · Structure no. 000000000019660

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local RD over Drainage Ditch in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,642 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location095121806
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.04031, -92.31783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,642 (2022)
Projected traffic2,642 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.