FM over Drainage Ditch
PoorFloyd County, Iowa · 096181401 · Structure no. 000000000024920
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 106 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is FM over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.