US Bridges

FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 078260502 · Structure no. 000000000364195

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesTrib. to Sugar Creek
Location078260502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59594, -93.88542
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,636 (2022)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM over Trib. to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.