US Bridges

FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095420801 · Structure no. 000000000260421

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS Major B-40
CrossesRoetzel Creek
Location095420801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06935, -95.83819
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2022)
Projected traffic828 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS Major B-40 over Roetzel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.