US Bridges

FM 150th Ave over Lindner Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kossuth County, Iowa · 096280902 · Structure no. 000000000215180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 150th Ave over Lindner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 150th Ave over Lindner 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 150th Ave
CrossesLindner Creek
Location096280902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15215, -94.16838
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2021)
Projected traffic376 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 150th Ave over Lindner Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 150th Ave over Lindner 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 FM 150th Ave over Lindner Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 150th Ave over Lindner Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 150th Ave over Lindner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.