US Bridges

FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092211902 · Structure no. 000000000504815

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30 in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM Grouse Ave
CrossesDd No. 30
Location092211902
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77184, -93.37998
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2022)
Projected traffic559 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 byCity or Municipal 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 Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30 carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM Grouse Ave over Dd No. 30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.