US Bridges

260th over Beemis Creek

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 094180801 · Structure no. 000000000366345

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th over Beemis Creek is a steel culvert carrying 260th over Beemis Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries260th
CrossesBeemis Creek
Location094180801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.98005, -93.00329
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 260th over Beemis Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th over Beemis 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 2021.

How much traffic does 260th over Beemis Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 260th over Beemis Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 260th over Beemis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.