US Bridges

FM over Hog Thief Hollow

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 065052803 · Structure no. 000000000217881

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Hog Thief Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Hog Thief Hollow in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesHog Thief Hollow
Location065052803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.39496, -91.45205
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Hog Thief Hollow built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Hog Thief Hollow 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 Hog Thief Hollow carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM over Hog Thief Hollow?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM over Hog Thief Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.