US Bridges

FM over Brushsy Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 088271606 · Structure no. 000000000342411

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Brushsy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Brushsy Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBrushsy Creek
Location088271606
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42732, -94.01059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2022)
Projected traffic748 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FM over Brushsy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Brushsy 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Brushsy Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM over Brushsy Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Brushsy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.