US Bridges

1st Ave SW over Dry Run Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008980

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,273
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave SW over Dry Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1st 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 1,273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,273 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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Carries1st Ave SW
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67776, -91.91528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2021)
Projected traffic1,273 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Ave SW over Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is 1st Ave SW 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 1st Ave SW over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 1st Ave SW over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave SW over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.