US Bridges

Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek

Fair

Dubuque County, Iowa · W. of Synergy Court · Structure no. 000000000504425

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,011
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,011 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesChavenelle RD
CrossesMid Fk Catfish Creek
LocationW. of Synergy Court
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48989, -90.77619
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,011 (2022)
Projected traffic3,011 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Chavenelle RD over Mid Fk Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.