US Bridges

FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 077052202 · Structure no. 000000000202741

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 48 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM SW Wapello a
CrossesBr Prairie CR
Location077052202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.45807, -91.42603
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2021)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR 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 SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM SW Wapello a over Br Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.