US Bridges

FM-195th ST over ST Marys Ditch

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 073430806 · Structure no. 000000000363835

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-195th ST over ST Marys Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM-195th ST over ST Marys Ditch in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,247 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM-195th ST
CrossesST Marys Ditch
Location073430806
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.14311, -95.81523
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2022)
Projected traffic1,247 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 ST Marys Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-195th ST over ST Marys 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM-195th ST over ST Marys Ditch carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM-195th ST over ST Marys Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FM-195th ST over ST Marys Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.