US Bridges

B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095073503 · Structure no. 000000000152851

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesB60 Apple RD (sdb)
CrossesRoad Creek
Location095073503
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99861, -91.63647
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns B60 Apple RD (sdb) over Road Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.