US Bridges

D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek

Fair

Webster County, Iowa · 089272601 · Structure no. 000000000052141

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,384
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesD20 200th ST
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location089272601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50102, -94.00866
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,384 (2022)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$416,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns D20 200th ST over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.