US Bridges

W Ave over Small Stream

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 091103214 · Structure no. 000000000150071

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Ave over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying W Ave over Small Stream in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location091103214
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64656, -92.04448
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic795 (2022)
Projected traffic795 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ave over Small Stream 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 W Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is W Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.