US Bridges

FM over Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 071080206 · Structure no. 000000000199751

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Drainage in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDrainage
Location071080206
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.97602, -91.74652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 FM over Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Drainage carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over Drainage?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.