US Bridges

160th St. over Brophy Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E50505 · Structure no. 000000000123971

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th St. over Brophy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 160th St. over Brophy Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries160th St.
CrossesBrophy Creek
Location082E50505
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.94259, -90.40347
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th St. over Brophy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th St. over Brophy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 160th St. over Brophy Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th St. over Brophy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 160th St. over Brophy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.