US Bridges

260th ST over East Br Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Story County, Iowa · 083222701 · Structure no. 000000000314630

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th ST over East Br Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 260th ST over East Br Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries260th ST
CrossesEast Br Indian Creek
Location083222701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStory County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.97512, -93.38722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 260th ST over East Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th ST over East Br Indian 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 260th ST over East Br Indian Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 260th ST over East Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m).

Who owns 260th ST over East Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.