Local over Cottonwood Drain
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 071010603 · Structure no. 000000000143411
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Cottonwood Drain is a steel slab carrying Local over Cottonwood Drain in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Cottonwood Drain built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Cottonwood Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Cottonwood Drain carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Cottonwood Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Cottonwood Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.