US Bridges

White Tail RD over Dry Run

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 095100705 · Structure no. 000000000153410

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Tail RD over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying White Tail RD over Dry Run in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhite Tail RD
CrossesDry Run
Location095100705
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05748, -92.06785
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic432 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 White Tail RD over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Tail RD over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does White Tail RD over Dry Run carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is White Tail RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns White Tail RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.