US Bridges

Loc 210th Ave over Prairie Creek

Poor

Kossuth County, Iowa · 094273302 · Structure no. 000000000213671

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 210th Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 210th Ave over Prairie Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 210th Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location094273302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.90951, -94.04963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2022)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 210th Ave over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 210th Ave 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 210th Ave over Prairie Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 210th Ave over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 210th Ave over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.