US Bridges

X Ave over Small

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 091100802 · Structure no. 000000000363160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X Ave over Small is a steel culvert carrying X Ave over Small in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesX Ave
CrossesSmall
Location091100802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.7054, -92.06037
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 X Ave over Small built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is X Ave over Small 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 X Ave over Small carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is X Ave over Small?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns X Ave over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.