US Bridges

I Ave over Small Stream

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 091082602 · Structure no. 000000000366815

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I Ave over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying I Ave over Small Stream in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location091082602
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66609, -91.76566
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2045
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I Ave over Small Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.