FM 250th ST over Black Cat Creek
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 096292401 · Structure no. 000000000215341
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 250th ST over Black Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 250th ST over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 250th ST over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM 250th ST over Black Cat 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 250th ST over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 250th ST over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 250th ST over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.