US Bridges

FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 071430806 · Structure no. 000000000245341

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM-195th ST
CrossesHaynie Slough
Location071430806
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.97054, -95.80918
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 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 traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-195th ST over Haynie Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough?

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

Who owns FM-195th ST over Haynie Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.