US Bridges

Vine RD over Small Natural Stream

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095100406 · Structure no. 000000000024871

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
638
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine RD over Small Natural Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine RD over Small Natural Stream in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 638 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesVine RD
CrossesSmall Natural Stream
Location095100406
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06804, -92.0327
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2022)
Projected traffic638 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Vine RD over Small Natural Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine RD over Small Natural Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vine RD over Small Natural Stream carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Vine RD over Small Natural Stream?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vine RD over Small Natural Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.