US Bridges

FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck

Fair

Clay County, Iowa · 097362101 · Structure no. 000000000117361

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck in Clay 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 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 300th ST
CrossesLittle Meadow Ck
Location097362101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.21306, -95.09834
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2022)
Projected traffic369 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck built?

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

What condition is FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM 300th ST over Little Meadow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.