Local over Buck Creek
FairHamilton County, Iowa · 089251405 · Structure no. 000000000172291
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Buck Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Buck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Buck Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Buck Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns Local over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.