FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 096300501 · Structure no. 000000000215421
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM 280th ST over Lotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.