US Bridges

W Ave over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 095102104 · Structure no. 000000000024850

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Ave over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Ave over Dry Run Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Ave
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location095102104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.02444, -92.04263
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2022)
Projected traffic668 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 W Ave over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W Ave over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is W Ave over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Ave over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.