US Bridges

FM over Drainage Ditch

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 074291301 · Structure no. 000000000232541

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location074291301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.215, -94.14623
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic477 (2022)
Projected traffic477 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.