FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek
PoorHancock County, Iowa · 095231002 · Structure no. 000000000173100
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2030 Vail over Golls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.