Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 097303501 · Structure no. 000000000216231
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 290th 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 Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 290th ST over Black Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.