US Bridges

Loc 200th ST over Lotts Creek

Poor

Kossuth County, Iowa · 095301701 · Structure no. 000000000214910

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 200th ST over Lotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 200th ST over Lotts Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 200th ST
CrossesLotts Creek
Location095301701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05289, -94.41115
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic177 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 200th ST over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 200th ST over Lotts 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 200th ST over Lotts Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loc 200th ST over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 200th ST over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.