FM 260th ST over Crain Creek
PoorPosted for loadBremer County, Iowa · 091122801 · Structure no. 000000000078750
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 260th ST over Crain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 260th ST over Crain Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FM 260th ST over Crain Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 260th ST over Crain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 260th ST over Crain Creek carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 260th ST over Crain Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 260th ST over Crain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.