US Bridges

FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch

Fair

Davis County, Iowa · 067131306 · Structure no. 000000000133020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesTrib S Wyacondah Ditch
Location067131306
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.60456, -92.29881
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 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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch?

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

Who owns FM over Trib S Wyacondah Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.