US Bridges

Loc 210th ST over Prairie Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 095271001 · Structure no. 000000000214271

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 210th ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 210th ST over Prairie Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 419 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 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 ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location095271001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06694, -94.02617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2022)
Projected traffic419 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$990,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 210th ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 419 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 210th ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 210th ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.