FM over Br Buffalo Creek
PoorBuchanan County, Iowa · 088070103 · Structure no. 000000000015890
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Br Buffalo Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br Buffalo 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM over Br Buffalo Creek carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.