US Bridges

B Ave. over Bruce Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 091072502 · Structure no. 000000000149295

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Ave. over Bruce Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying B Ave. over Bruce Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesB Ave.
CrossesBruce Creek
Location091072502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67001, -91.62599
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Ave. over Bruce Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Ave. over Bruce 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does B Ave. over Bruce Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is B Ave. over Bruce Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns B Ave. over Bruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.