US Bridges

FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 091132903 · Structure no. 000000000078981

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek in Bremer 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 260th ST
CrossesBaskins Creek
Location091132903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67138, -92.39845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 260th ST over Baskins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.