US Bridges

N Pine ST over Glovers Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012590

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Pine ST over Glovers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Pine ST over Glovers Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 719 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Pine ST
CrossesGlovers Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96781, -91.80452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2022)
Projected traffic719 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N Pine ST over Glovers Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is N Pine ST over Glovers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Pine ST over Glovers Creek carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Pine ST over Glovers Creek?

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

Who owns N Pine ST over Glovers Creek?

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