US Bridges

Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 086021106 · Structure no. 000000000208891

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesButterfield Rd.
CrossesFarm Creek
Location086021106
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.27949, -91.03575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butterfield Rd. over Farm 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Butterfield Rd. over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.