US Bridges

3rd Street over Fawn Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 084041103 · Structure no. 000000000032590

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,954
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Fawn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd Street over Fawn Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,954 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,954 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesFawn Creek
Location084041103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10426, -91.26903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,954 (2022)
Projected traffic7,954 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Fawn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Fawn Creek carry?

About 7,954 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 3rd Street over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.