US Bridges

FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37

Fair

Clay County, Iowa · 097353202 · Structure no. 000000000117291

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37 in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 290th Ave
CrossesPickeral Run #37
Location097353202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.18096, -95.01515
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 290th Ave over Pickeral Run #37?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.