US Bridges

265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek

Good

Taylor County, Iowa · 068352603 · Structure no. 000000000322191

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying 265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries265th ST
CrossesBranch of Bushy Creek
Location068352603
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67055, -94.81987
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 265th ST over Branch of Bushy 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 265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 265th ST over Branch of Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.