US Bridges

Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 095080404 · Structure no. 000000000152890

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesJelly Rd.
CrossesDry Br CR
Location095080404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.07431, -91.79434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jelly Rd. over Dry Br CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.