260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek
GoodClay County, Iowa · 097363502 · Structure no. 000000000117501
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 260th Ave over Big Meadow 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 260th Ave over Big Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.