US Bridges

Loc 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 098303002 · Structure no. 000000000216751

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 10th Ave
CrossesBlack Cat Creek
Location098303002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2759, -94.44297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 10th Ave 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 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loc 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 10th Ave over Black Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.