US Bridges

Local over Brushy Creek Spillway

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 088273403 · Structure no. 000000000699815

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Brushy Creek Spillway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Brushy Creek Spillway in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBrushy Creek Spillway
Location088273403
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.38663, -93.98306
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Brushy Creek Spillway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Brushy Creek Spillway 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 Local over Brushy Creek Spillway carry?

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

How long is Local over Brushy Creek Spillway?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Brushy Creek Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.