US Bridges

150 TH over East Buttricks Creek

Good

Greene County, Iowa · 085293103 · Structure no. 000000000163021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150 TH over East Buttricks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 150 TH over East Buttricks Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries150 TH
CrossesEast Buttricks Creek
Location085293103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13722, -94.26282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150 TH over East Buttricks Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150 TH over East Buttricks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 150 TH over East Buttricks Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 150 TH over East Buttricks Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 150 TH over East Buttricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.