US Bridges

Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 097270502 · Structure no. 000000000215561

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLoc 200th Ave
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location097270502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24571, -94.06898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 200th Ave over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.