US Bridges

M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek

Good

Buena Vista County, Iowa · 091372704 · Structure no. 000000000366385

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,414
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,414 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesM44 105th Ave
CrossesPoor Farm Creek
Location091372704
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuena Vista County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66501, -95.20073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic2,414 (2022)
Projected traffic2,414 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek carry?

About 2,414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M44 105th Ave over Poor Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.