US Bridges

200th Street over Buffalo CR

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 092210601 · Structure no. 000000000157760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th Street over Buffalo CR is a steel culvert carrying 200th Street over Buffalo CR in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries200th Street
CrossesBuffalo CR
Location092210601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.81929, -93.37192
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 200th Street over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th Street over Buffalo CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 200th Street over Buffalo CR carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 200th Street over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 200th Street over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.