US Bridges

Apple RD over Stream

Fair

Clayton County, Iowa · 094060404 · Structure no. 000000000120680

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Apple RD over Stream in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 76 years old, older 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesApple RD
CrossesStream
Location094060404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.98775, -91.56464
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Apple RD over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Apple RD over Stream carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Apple RD over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Apple RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.