US Bridges

W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008950

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,673
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,673 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Charles ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67844, -91.91494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,673 (2021)
Projected traffic2,673 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 2,673 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns W Charles ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.