FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NICKLE RD

Carrying NICKLE RD over UNAMED CREEK

095090203, Fayette, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NICKLE RD

The NICKLE RD bridge in Fayette, Iowa carries NICKLE RD over UNAMED CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26 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 25.3 metric tons.

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

How NICKLE RD compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Iowa bridges
288
Bridges in Fayette · 74 in Poor condition
NICKLE RD 25.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000153091

How to read this record

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

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

How often is NICKLE RD inspected?

NICKLE 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 26 vehicles per day.

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

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

NICKLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NICKLE RD?

NICKLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NICKLE RD and does age affect safety?

NICKLE RD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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