US Bridges

K Avenue over Buck Creek

Good

Page County, Iowa · 068381404 · Structure no. 000000000265821

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Avenue over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying K Avenue over Buck Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK Avenue
CrossesBuck Creek
Location068381404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.69806, -95.17682
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K Avenue over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Avenue over Buck 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does K Avenue over Buck Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is K Avenue over Buck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns K Avenue over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.