US Bridges

180th ST over Buck Creek

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 092111601 · Structure no. 000000000079281

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th ST over Buck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 180th ST over Buck Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries180th ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location092111601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.78771, -92.14744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 180th ST over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 180th ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 180th ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 180th ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.