US Bridges

Local over Buckeye Ck

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Iowa · 082122210 · Structure no. 000000000070641

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Buckeye Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Buckeye Ck in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesBuckeye Ck
Location082122210
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89275, -92.22537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Buckeye Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Buckeye Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Buckeye Ck carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Buckeye Ck?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Buckeye Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.