US Bridges

W 4th ST S over Buck Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 078192802 · Structure no. 000000000195721

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th ST S over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 4th ST S over Buck Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW 4th ST S
CrossesBuck Creek
Location078192802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53501, -93.06346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 4th ST S over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th ST S 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does W 4th ST S over Buck Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 4th ST S over Buck Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th ST S over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.