US Bridges

Local over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 092172102 · Structure no. 000000000088781

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Small Stream in Butler 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSmall Stream
Location092172102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.76473, -92.8692
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is Local 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Small Stream carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Small Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.