US Bridges

FM 45th Street over Field Draw

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 090222205 · Structure no. 000000000361610

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 45th Street over Field Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 45th Street over Field Draw in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesFM 45th Street
CrossesField Draw
Location090222205
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.59382, -93.43868
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 45th Street over Field Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 45th Street over Field Draw 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does FM 45th Street over Field Draw carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 45th Street over Field Draw?

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

Who owns FM 45th Street over Field Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.