US Bridges

Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 094072401 · Structure no. 000000000152030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbey Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location094072401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94534, -91.61346
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic128 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbey Rd. over Beaver 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 Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Abbey Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.