US Bridges

FM 210th ST over Purcell Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 095280903 · Structure no. 000000000214511

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 210th ST over Purcell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 210th ST over Purcell Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 210th ST
CrossesPurcell Creek
Location095280903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06709, -94.16105
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2022)
Projected traffic878 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 210th ST over Purcell Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 210th ST over Purcell 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 210th ST over Purcell Creek carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 210th ST over Purcell Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FM 210th ST over Purcell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.