Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek
PoorFayette County, Iowa · 094090804 · Structure no. 000000000152360
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 102 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.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Quartz RD over Unnamed 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 2024.
How much traffic does Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Quartz RD over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.