FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadKossuth County, Iowa · 096271802 · Structure no. 000000000215100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FM 190th Ave over Plum 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 190th Ave over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.