US Bridges

FM over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 087251108 · Structure no. 000000000171411

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2020
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location087251108
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.35916, -93.72813
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2020.

How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.