13 Ave over Buckeye Creek
PoorBenton County, Iowa · 082122204 · Structure no. 000000000014511
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,002
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
13 Ave over Buckeye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13 Ave over Buckeye Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 13 Ave over Buckeye Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13 Ave over Buckeye Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 13 Ave over Buckeye Creek carry?
About 1,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 13 Ave over Buckeye Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 13 Ave over Buckeye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.