US Bridges

Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek

Fair

Greene County, Iowa · 083302606 · Structure no. 000000000162181

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesQuaker / P30
CrossesButtricks Creek
Location083302606
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.97351, -94.30259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker / P30 over Buttricks 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker / P30 over Buttricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.