Local over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 069272603 · Structure no. 000000000138410
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Brush Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Local over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Brush Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Brush Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.