Local over Buncombe Creek
FairDubuque County, Iowa · 087E21401 · Structure no. 000000000145741
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Buncombe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Buncombe Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Buncombe Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Buncombe 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Buncombe Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Buncombe Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Local over Buncombe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.