US Bridges

30th St. over Hunter Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 091093001 · Structure no. 000000000149741

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th St. over Hunter Creek is a steel culvert carrying 30th St. over Hunter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Carries30th St.
CrossesHunter Creek
Location091093001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67122, -91.95436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th St. over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th St. over Hunter 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 30th St. over Hunter Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 30th St. over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 30th St. over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.