FM over Buffalo Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 087070205 · Structure no. 000000000080761
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Buffalo Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Buffalo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.