US Bridges

Eddyville RD over Small Stream

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 072140405 · Structure no. 000000000050761

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 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 culvert carrying Eddyville RD over Small Stream in Wapello 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesEddyville RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location072140405
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06156, -92.47332
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eddyville RD 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 May 2024.

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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Eddyville RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.