US Bridges

2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008970

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying 2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd ST NE
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68133, -91.90914
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2021)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
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 2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST NE 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST NE over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.