US Bridges

Ia 12 over Drainage

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 10 · Structure no. 000000000606885

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 12 over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 12 over Drainage in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 12
CrossesDrainage
Location1.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 10
RouteState Highway 12
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97636, -96.48912
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,130 (2023)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2043
Trucks27%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 12 over Drainage built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ia 12 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 12 over Drainage carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ia 12 over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 12 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.