US Bridges

T Ave over Unnamed CR

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 092101202 · Structure no. 000000000150721

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Ave over Unnamed CR is a steel culvert carrying T Ave over Unnamed CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT Ave
CrossesUnnamed CR
Location092101202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80189, -91.98344
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 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 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 T Ave over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T Ave over Unnamed CR 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 T Ave over Unnamed CR carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T Ave over Unnamed CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T Ave over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.