US Bridges

Shaw RD over Fawn Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 084041104 · Structure no. 000000000207722

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw RD over Fawn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shaw RD over Fawn Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, projected to reach 671 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShaw RD
CrossesFawn Creek
Location084041104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09548, -91.27444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic671 (2022)
Projected traffic671 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaw RD over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw RD over Fawn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Shaw RD over Fawn Creek carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shaw RD over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Shaw RD over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.