Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek
PoorGreene County, Iowa · 085302302 · Structure no. 000000000163111
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Farm Drive 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Farm Drive over Buttricks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.