US Bridges

FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 094271901 · Structure no. 000000000213591

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 130th ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location094271901
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95145, -94.08708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2043
Trucks29%
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 130th ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 130th ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.