US Bridges

FM 500th ST over Dd #121

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 100301601 · Structure no. 000000000217761

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 500th ST over Dd #121 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 500th ST over Dd #121 in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 500th ST
CrossesDd #121
Location100301601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.48827, -94.4
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 500th ST over Dd #121 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 500th ST over Dd #121 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 500th ST over Dd #121 carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 500th ST over Dd #121?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 500th ST over Dd #121?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.