US Bridges

Local over Brush Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 072082604 · Structure no. 000000000200971

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Brush Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBrush Creek
Location072082604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00703, -91.74769
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Brush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Brush Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Brush Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.