US Bridges

Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek

Good

Greene County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. S. of Ia 175 · Structure no. 000000000025781

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 144
CrossesEast Buttrick Creek
Location4.0 Mi. S. of Ia 175
RouteState Highway 144
StateIowa
Coordinates42.2086, -94.24245
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 144 over East Buttrick 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 144 over East Buttrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.