FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DRUMLIN RD

Carrying DRUMLIN RD over SCHNEIDERS CREEK

093052701, Clayton, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DRUMLIN RD

The DRUMLIN RD bridge in Clayton, Iowa carries DRUMLIN RD over SCHNEIDERS CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.9 metric tons.

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

How DRUMLIN RD compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Iowa bridges
214
Bridges in Clayton · 21 in Poor condition
DRUMLIN RD 33.9 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1914
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000119900

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

DRUMLIN RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare DRUMLIN RD 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 DRUMLIN RD?

DRUMLIN RD in Clayton, Iowa has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DRUMLIN RD inspected?

DRUMLIN RD'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for DRUMLIN RD?

DRUMLIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DRUMLIN RD?

DRUMLIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DRUMLIN RD and does age affect safety?

DRUMLIN RD was built in 1914, making it 112 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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