US Bridges

South Ward Street over Drainage

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072143600 · Structure no. 000000000009281

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ward Street over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying South Ward Street over Drainage in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Ward Street
CrossesDrainage
Location072143600
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.99193, -92.42349
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic199 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Ward Street over Drainage built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ward Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Ward Street over Drainage carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Ward Street over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns South Ward Street over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.