US Bridges

FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 079080508 · Structure no. 000000000204281

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM SW Blk Hwk D
CrossesN Br Old Mans CR
Location079080508
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67642, -91.80412
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM SW Blk Hwk D over N Br Old Mans CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.