FM over Drainage Ditch
GoodHamilton County, Iowa · 088233601 · Structure no. 000000000171712
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.