US Bridges

FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 078060204 · Structure no. 000000000203130

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM Sand RD
CrossesSnyder Creek
Location078060204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58677, -91.51357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2021)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek 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 Sand RD over Snyder Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM Sand RD over Snyder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.