US Bridges

Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 093071803 · Structure no. 000000000150971

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location093071803
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.86466, -91.71907
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
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 traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek?

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

Who owns Fox Rd. over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.