Local over Buffalo Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 088070609 · Structure no. 000000000081711
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Buffalo Creek in Buchanan 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 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.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Buffalo Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.