US Bridges

W Ave over Dry Run Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Iowa · 095103301 · Structure no. 000000000153571

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Ave over Dry Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Ave over Dry Run Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Ave
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location095103301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.0087, -92.02718
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ave over Dry Run Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Ave over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Ave over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns W Ave over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.