Local over Buckley Creek
PoorPosted for loadMahaska County, Iowa · 077170503 · Structure no. 000000000238380
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Buckley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Buckley Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 96 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Buckley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Local over Buckley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Local over Buckley Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Buckley Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Buckley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.