US Bridges

FM over W Br Buffalo Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 090080506 · Structure no. 000000000083551

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over W Br Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over W Br Buffalo Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesW Br Buffalo Creek
Location090080506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63613, -91.81462
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2022)
Projected traffic334 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FM over W Br Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over W Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM over W Br Buffalo Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM over W Br Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over W Br Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.