US Bridges

Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 094081403 · Structure no. 000000000152141

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR is a steel culvert carrying Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHornet Rd.
CrossesUnamed CR
Location094081403
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95345, -91.75075
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hornet Rd. over Unamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hornet Rd. over Unamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.