US Bridges

FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Iowa · 092202904 · Structure no. 000000000157690

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Nettle Ave
CrossesBeeds Creek
Location092202904
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.75046, -93.2416
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FM Nettle Ave over Beeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.