Ia 44 over Buck Creek
GoodShelby County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. W of Ia 173 · Structure no. 000000000048051
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 44 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 44 over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ia 44 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 44 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 44 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ia 44 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 44 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.