US Bridges

3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 3rd ST 0.1 M West of 4th · Structure no. 000000000012181

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST SE
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3rd ST 0.1 M West of 4th
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05429, -92.02988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic232 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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST SE over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.