US Bridges

FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092210901 · Structure no. 000000000157771

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 190th ST
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location092210901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80345, -93.33393
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2022)
Projected traffic884 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 190th ST over Buffalo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 190th ST over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.