FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DEPOT RD

Carrying DEPOT RD over UNNAMED CREEK

093072105, Fayette, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DEPOT RD

The DEPOT RD bridge in Fayette, Iowa carries DEPOT RD over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 8/9. 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 59.3 metric tons.

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

How DEPOT RD compares

▲ 28.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Iowa bridges
288
Bridges in Fayette · 74 in Poor condition
DEPOT RD 59.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000151011

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DEPOT RD 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 DEPOT RD against other structures in Fayette 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 DEPOT RD?

DEPOT RD in Fayette, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DEPOT RD inspected?

DEPOT 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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEPOT RD 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 DEPOT RD?

DEPOT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DEPOT RD?

DEPOT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DEPOT RD and does age affect safety?

DEPOT RD was built in 2021, making it 5 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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