FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

QUAIL AVE

Carrying QUAIL AVE over MIDDLE RACCON RIVER

084342602, Carroll, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: QUAIL AVE

The QUAIL AVE bridge in Carroll, Iowa carries QUAIL AVE over MIDDLE RACCON RIVER. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.6 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How QUAIL AVE compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Iowa bridges
223
Bridges in Carroll · 17 in Poor condition
QUAIL AVE 29.4 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.6 m (143 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000095311

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether QUAIL AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare QUAIL AVE against other structures in Carroll and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for QUAIL AVE?

QUAIL AVE in Carroll, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is QUAIL AVE inspected?

QUAIL AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 180 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. QUAIL AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for QUAIL AVE?

QUAIL AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining QUAIL AVE?

QUAIL AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is QUAIL AVE and does age affect safety?

QUAIL AVE was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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