US Bridges

FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Iowa · 098121101 · Structure no. 000000000182205

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM-130th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location098121101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32794, -92.21916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-130th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM-130th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.