US Bridges

K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 091080402 · Structure no. 000000000149411

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,719
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR is a concrete culvert carrying K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR 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 1,719 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK Ave.
CrossesUnnamed CR to Volga CR
Location091080402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73021, -91.80406
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,719 (2022)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR built?

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

What condition is K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR 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 K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR carry?

About 1,719 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns K Ave. over Unnamed CR to Volga CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.