US Bridges

175th Street over Small Stream

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092191503 · Structure no. 000000000157351

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th Street over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 175th Street over Small Stream in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries175th Street
CrossesSmall Stream
Location092191503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.78133, -93.07929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 175th Street over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th Street over Small Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 175th Street over Small Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 175th Street over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 175th Street over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.