US Bridges

E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 083353401 · Structure no. 000000000094750

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE53 270th ST
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location083353401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96451, -94.91804
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns E53 270th ST over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.