US Bridges

92nd ST over Buckeye Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072122103 · Structure no. 000000000331131

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

92nd ST over Buckeye Creek is a steel slab carrying 92nd ST over Buckeye Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries92nd ST
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location072122103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02057, -92.25097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 92nd ST over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 92nd ST over Buckeye 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 92nd ST over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 92nd ST over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 92nd ST over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.