US Bridges

Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek

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Dubuque County, Iowa · R2ET87NS1SE · Structure no. 000000000145721

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesPitz RD
CrossesBuncombe Creek
LocationR2ET87NS1SE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.36756, -90.66985
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Pitz RD over Buncombe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.