US Bridges

Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000362406

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRusty Walace DR
CrossesSmall Stream
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67777, -93.00557
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rusty Walace DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rusty Walace DR over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.