LOCAL 260TH ST
Carrying LOCAL 260TH ST over BUFFALO CREEK
088072701, Buchanan, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 260TH ST
The LOCAL 260TH ST bridge in Buchanan, Iowa carries LOCAL 260TH ST over BUFFALO CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.0 meters (210 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOCAL 260TH ST compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 64.0 m (210 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000081860
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL 260TH ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LOCAL 260TH ST against other structures in Buchanan and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LOCAL 260TH ST?
LOCAL 260TH ST in Buchanan, Iowa has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOCAL 260TH ST inspected?
LOCAL 260TH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 62 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 260TH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LOCAL 260TH ST?
LOCAL 260TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 260TH ST?
LOCAL 260TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LOCAL 260TH ST and does age affect safety?
LOCAL 260TH ST was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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