US Bridges

B Ave. over Deep Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 093073604 · Structure no. 000000000151111

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Ave. over Deep Creek is a steel culvert carrying B Ave. over Deep Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesB Ave.
CrossesDeep Creek
Location093073604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.82087, -91.62724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Ave. over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Ave. over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does B Ave. over Deep Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is B Ave. over Deep Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns B Ave. over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.