US Bridges

Main ST over Morgan Branch

Fair

Davis County, Iowa · 070131401 · Structure no. 000000000503770

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Morgan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Main ST over Morgan Branch in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location070131401
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.86594, -92.3306
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 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic720 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 Main ST over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Morgan Branch 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 Main ST over Morgan Branch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Main ST over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.