US Bridges

FM - 695th ST over Drainage

Good

Monroe County, Iowa · 073162004 · Structure no. 000000000253261

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM - 695th ST over Drainage is a steel slab carrying FM - 695th ST over Drainage in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM - 695th ST
CrossesDrainage
Location073162004
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.10742, -92.72639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM - 695th ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM - 695th ST over Drainage 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM - 695th ST over Drainage carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM - 695th ST over Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM - 695th ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.