Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadKossuth County, Iowa · 094270501 · Structure no. 000000000213491
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 160th ST over Prairie 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 160th ST over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.