US Bridges

Edge RD over Unamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 094070804 · Structure no. 000000000151951

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edge RD over Unamed Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Edge RD over Unamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEdge RD
CrossesUnamed Creek
Location094070804
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97479, -91.68933
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Edge RD over Unamed Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edge RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Edge RD over Unamed Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Edge RD over Unamed Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Edge RD over Unamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.