FM 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 100281301 · Structure no. 000000000217461
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth 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 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 500th ST over Middle Branch Blue Earth?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.