US Bridges

C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 091161701 · Structure no. 000000000087671

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC45 Butler Cntr
CrossesSmall Stream
Location091161701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70064, -92.75299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is C45 Butler Cntr 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C45 Butler Cntr over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.