US Bridges

20th St. over Gundlach Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 091073101 · Structure no. 000000000149371

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th St. over Gundlach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20th St. over Gundlach Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries20th St.
CrossesGundlach Creek
Location091073101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.65767, -91.71618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 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 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 20th St. over Gundlach Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th St. over Gundlach Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does 20th St. over Gundlach Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 20th St. over Gundlach Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 20th St. over Gundlach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.