Local over Buck Creek
GoodPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 078362204 · Structure no. 000000000067111
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Buck Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Buck Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Local over Buck Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.