US Bridges

195 Avenue over Mule Slough

Poor

Fremont County, Iowa · 068431706 · Structure no. 000000000159631

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195 Avenue over Mule Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 195 Avenue over Mule Slough in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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Carries195 Avenue
CrossesMule Slough
Location068431706
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.70626, -95.80947
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2022)
Projected traffic577 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 195 Avenue over Mule Slough built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 195 Avenue over Mule Slough 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 195 Avenue over Mule Slough carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 195 Avenue over Mule Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 195 Avenue over Mule Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.