US Bridges

Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side

Fair

Van Buren County, Iowa · In Douds - Lt. Side Ditch · Structure no. 000000000050391

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesHawk DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch-Side
LocationIn Douds - Lt. Side Ditch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.83785, -92.08813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 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 traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side?

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

Who owns Hawk DR over Drainage Ditch-Side?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.