US Bridges

Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek

Poor

Mahaska County, Iowa · 077172703 · Structure no. 000000000238510

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 2,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,340 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ia 102
CrossesBuckley Creek
Location077172703
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMahaska County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44593, -92.80826
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2022)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ia 102 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 Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ia 102 over Buckley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.