260th ST over Dowd Creek
GoodGrundy County, Iowa · 87182801 · Structure no. 000000000365940
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260th ST over Dowd Creek is a steel culvert carrying 260th ST over Dowd Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 260th ST over Dowd Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is 260th ST over Dowd 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 260th ST over Dowd Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 260th ST over Dowd Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).
Who owns 260th ST over Dowd Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.