US Bridges

4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008930

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 907 vehicles a day, projected to reach 907 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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Carries4th ST SW
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.6729, -91.91961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2021)
Projected traffic907 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST SW over Dry Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST SW over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.