US Bridges

2nd Ave SW over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008975

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave SW over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 2nd Ave SW 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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Carries2nd Ave SW
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67737, -91.91642
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave SW over Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is 2nd Ave 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 2nd Ave SW over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 2nd Ave SW over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 2nd Ave SW over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.