US Bridges

FM 250th ST over Lime Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088102301 · Structure no. 000000000082321

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 250th ST over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 250th ST over Lime Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 250th ST
CrossesLime Creek
Location088102301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42817, -91.98082
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 250th ST over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 250th ST over Lime 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 250th ST over Lime Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM 250th ST over Lime Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 250th ST over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.