Apple RD over Sandy Creek
GoodFayette County, Iowa · 095073503 · Structure no. 000000000152840
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apple RD over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apple RD over Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apple RD over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Apple RD over Sandy 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 2023.
How much traffic does Apple RD over Sandy Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Apple RD over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Apple RD over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.