US Bridges

FM over Dd

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 074240304 · Structure no. 000000000333091

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Dd is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Dd in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDd
Location074240304
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24383, -93.60194
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Dd built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Dd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Dd carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Dd?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM over Dd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.