US Bridges

W Ave over Haugh Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 094101602 · Structure no. 000000000152611

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Ave over Haugh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Ave over Haugh Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 737 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Ave
CrossesHaugh Creek
Location094101602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.9575, -92.04252
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic737 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 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 W Ave over Haugh Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ave over Haugh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does W Ave over Haugh Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is W Ave over Haugh Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Ave over Haugh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.