US Bridges

240 TH over Buttricks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Iowa · 083301403 · Structure no. 000000000162120

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240 TH over Buttricks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 240 TH over Buttricks Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries240 TH
CrossesButtricks Creek
Location083301403
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00778, -94.30038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240 TH over Buttricks Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240 TH over Buttricks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 240 TH over Buttricks Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 240 TH over Buttricks Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 240 TH over Buttricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.