US Bridges

Local over Brushy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Iowa · 084362602 · Structure no. 000000000095851

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local over Brushy Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location084362602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06397, -95.01445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Brushy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Brushy Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.