FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AGATE RD

Carrying AGATE RD over TURKEY RIVER OVER FLOW

094071311, Fayette, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AGATE RD

The AGATE RD bridge in Fayette, Iowa carries AGATE RD over TURKEY RIVER OVER FLOW. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 599 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

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

How AGATE RD compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Iowa bridges
288
Bridges in Fayette · 74 in Poor condition
AGATE RD 26.9 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
599 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000151981

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AGATE 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 AGATE 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 AGATE RD?

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

How often is AGATE RD inspected?

AGATE 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 599 vehicles per day.

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

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

AGATE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AGATE RD?

AGATE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is AGATE RD and does age affect safety?

AGATE RD 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.

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

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