US Bridges

260th ST over North Timber Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 083182402 · Structure no. 000000000242651

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th ST over North Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 260th ST over North Timber Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries260th ST
CrossesNorth Timber Creek
Location083182402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98267, -92.90287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 260th ST over North Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th ST over North Timber 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 260th ST over North Timber Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 260th ST over North Timber Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 260th ST over North Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.