US Bridges

265th ST over Small Stream

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Butler County, Iowa · 091162803 · Structure no. 000000000087721

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

265th ST over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 265th ST over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries265th ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location091162803
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66433, -92.73254
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 265th ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 265th ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 265th ST over Small Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 265th ST 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 265th ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.