US Bridges

Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 094071503 · Structure no. 000000000151990

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR is a concrete slab carrying Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 years old, older 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Rd.
CrossesUnnamed CR
Location094071503
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95208, -91.65489
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2022)
Projected traffic913 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Golden Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Rd. over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.