US Bridges

Ent RD over Brushy Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 087270204 · Structure no. 000000000341882

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ent RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ent RD over Brushy Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEnt RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location087270204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.37129, -93.97116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ent RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ent RD over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ent RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ent RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ent RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.