Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 095272604 · Structure no. 000000000214361
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Loc 240th Ave over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.