US Bridges

Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 095233212 · Structure no. 000000000173191

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9 in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 1620 Taft
CrossesDrainage Ditch 9
Location095233212
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99945, -93.59653
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
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 traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9 carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9?

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

Who owns Loc 1620 Taft over Drainage Ditch 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.