CHERRY VALLEY R
Carrying CHERRY VALLEY R over STREAM
091021507, Clayton, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHERRY VALLEY R
The CHERRY VALLEY R bridge in Clayton, Iowa carries CHERRY VALLEY R over STREAM. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 104 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHERRY VALLEY R compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 104 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000117981
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHERRY VALLEY R 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 CHERRY VALLEY R against other structures in Clayton 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 CHERRY VALLEY R?
CHERRY VALLEY R in Clayton, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHERRY VALLEY R inspected?
CHERRY VALLEY R'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 104 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHERRY VALLEY R 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 CHERRY VALLEY R?
CHERRY VALLEY R has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHERRY VALLEY R?
CHERRY VALLEY R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CHERRY VALLEY R and does age affect safety?
CHERRY VALLEY R was built in 1996, making it 30 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.
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