X 17 over Buffington Creek
GoodLouisa County, Iowa · 074051412 · Structure no. 000000000224281
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
X 17 over Buffington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying X 17 over Buffington Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was X 17 over Buffington Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is X 17 over Buffington 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 2022.
How much traffic does X 17 over Buffington Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is X 17 over Buffington Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns X 17 over Buffington Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.