US Bridges

C Ave. over Small

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 092072602 · Structure no. 000000000363170

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Ave. over Small is a steel culvert carrying C Ave. over Small in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesC Ave.
CrossesSmall
Location092072602
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.75445, -91.64666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C Ave. over Small built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Ave. over Small 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 2023.

How much traffic does C Ave. over Small carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C Ave. over Small?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns C Ave. over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.