Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek
PoorClosed to trafficButler County, Iowa · 093171304 · Structure no. 000000000089660
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Bird Dr. over Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.