US Bridges

Ia 14 over Buck Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. S SR F62 · Structure no. 000000000030555

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 14 over Buck Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 14
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.7 Mi. S SR F62
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54134, -93.09924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 14 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Buck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Buck Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.