Ave a over Dry Creek
FairLee County, Iowa · 067040500 · Structure no. 000000000005331
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,890
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave a over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave a over Dry Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave a over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave a over Dry 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ave a over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ave a over Dry Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ave a over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.