US Bridges

X Ave over Unamed Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 093103202 · Structure no. 000000000151871

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X Ave over Unamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying X Ave over Unamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesX Ave
CrossesUnamed Creek
Location093103202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83162, -92.06295
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was X Ave over Unamed Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is X Ave over Unamed 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 X Ave over Unamed Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is X Ave over Unamed Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns X Ave over Unamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.