US Bridges

B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 097271201 · Structure no. 000000000215622

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesB 14 330th ST
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location097271201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24184, -93.98999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2022)
Projected traffic509 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is B 14 330th ST over Buffalo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns B 14 330th ST over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.