US Bridges

Butler Ave over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 087101912 · Structure no. 000000000081581

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Ave over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying Butler Ave over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location087101912
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.33091, -92.05046
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Ave over Small Stream 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Butler Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Butler Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Butler Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.