US Bridges

A43 260th ST over Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · 098373301 · Structure no. 000000000365931

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A43 260th ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying A43 260th ST over Creek in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesA43 260th ST
CrossesCreek
Location098373301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26989, -95.24009
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A43 260th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is A43 260th ST over 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 2024.

How much traffic does A43 260th ST over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is A43 260th ST over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns A43 260th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.