US Bridges

FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 093190303 · Structure no. 000000000363355

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 255th ST
CrossesBoylan Creek
Location093190303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89844, -93.08461
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic658 (2022)
Projected traffic658 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 255th ST over Boylan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM 255th ST over Boylan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.