US Bridges

70th ST over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 091100101 · Structure no. 000000000149801

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th ST over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying 70th ST over Unnamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries70th ST
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location091100101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.72962, -91.97386
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 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70th ST over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th ST over Unnamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does 70th ST over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 70th ST over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 70th ST over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.