US Bridges

Eddyville RD over Small Stream

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072141005 · Structure no. 000000000050751

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddyville RD over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eddyville RD over Small Stream in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesEddyville RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location072141005
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.0508, -92.4539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eddyville RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eddyville RD over Small Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Eddyville RD over Small Stream carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eddyville RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eddyville RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.