US Bridges

FM over Drainage

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093481003 · Structure no. 000000000363765

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Drainage in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDrainage
Location093481003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89489, -96.50381
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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
Trucks20%
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$135,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Drainage built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Drainage carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM over Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.