15th ST over Butler Creek
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Iowa · 079273000 · Structure no. 000000000000080
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,027
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th ST over Butler Creek is a concrete frame carrying 15th ST over Butler Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 118 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,027 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 15th ST over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is 15th ST over Butler 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does 15th ST over Butler Creek carry?
About 1,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 15th ST over Butler Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 15th ST over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.