US Bridges

IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch

Good

Tama County, Iowa · Settlement Road · Structure no. 00000000000F411

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route 12
CrossesIowa Drainage Ditch
LocationSettlement Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 1201
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99849, -92.67104
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route 12 over Iowa Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.