FM 280th ST over Black Cat Creek
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 096300101 · Structure no. 000000000215401
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 280th ST over Black Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 280th ST over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 280th ST over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 280th 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 280th ST over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM 280th ST over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 280th ST over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.