US Bridges

Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Iowa · 079042907 · Structure no. 000000000102311

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye RD
CrossesW Br Wapsinonoc Creek
Location079042907
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61623, -91.32891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic120 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye RD over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.