FM 310th ST over Black Cat Creek
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 097302101 · Structure no. 000000000216151
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 310th ST over Black Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 310th ST over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 310th ST over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 310th 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 310th ST over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 310th ST over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 310th ST over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.