V Ave over Buffington Creek
Louisa County, Iowa · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- V Ave over Buffington Creek in Louisa County, Iowa, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 0 (failed condition, out of service) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 22 of the 151 inventoried bridges in Louisa County rated poor (14.6%); 22 (14.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is closed to all traffic (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It is coded scour critical (NBI item 113 = 1): scour critical: field review indicates failure of piers or abutments is imminent.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 | 0 | Failed condition, out of service |
| Superstructure | 0 | 0 | Failed condition, out of service |
| Substructure | 0 | 0 | Failed condition, out of service |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through truss |
| Length | about 78 ft |
| Location | 074052302 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000224310 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Closed to all traffic |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 1: scour critical: field review indicates failure of piers or abutments is imminent |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Louisa County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over Millrace Creek | 1985 | 4,950 | Fair |
| US 61 over Overflow Iowa River | 1985 | 4,950 | Fair |
| US 61 over Overflow Iowa River | 1985 | 4,950 | Fair |
| US 61 over Overflow Iowa River | 1985 | 4,950 | Fair |
| US 61 over Muskrat Lake | 1985 | 4,950 | Fair |
| US 61 over Iowa River | 1980 | 4,950 | Fair |
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