Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek
FairPage County, Iowa · 067362004 · Structure no. 000000000264201
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Teak Avenue over Buchanan 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Teak Avenue over Buchanan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.