US Bridges

Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 073420903 · Structure no. 000000000247002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek in Mills 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 358 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFa-Barrus RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location073420903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.14551, -95.67736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Fa-Barrus RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.