US Bridges

D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 091072702 · Structure no. 000000000149330

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD Ave.
CrossesDry Run to Bruce Creek
Location091072702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67176, -91.66553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce 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 2023.

How much traffic does D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns D Ave. over Dry Run to Bruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.