FM over Buffalo Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 090081103 · Structure no. 000000000083591
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 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 FM over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.