US Bridges

Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003580

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 339 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesSumner ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.30468, -91.77502
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic339 (2022)
Projected traffic339 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumner ST over Dry Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sumner ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.