US Bridges

6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000502470

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,009 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave SW
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67155, -91.92344
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2021)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 6th Ave SW over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.