US Bridges

Fairview Road over Small Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 077353501 · Structure no. 000000000366825

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fairview Road over Small Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesSmall Creek
Location077353501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.43214, -94.85074
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fairview Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Small Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Small Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairview Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fairview Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.