FM over Brush Creek
Decatur County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM over Brush Creek in Decatur County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 40 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 37 of the 199 inventoried bridges in Decatur County rated good (18.6%); 78 (39.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 132 ft |
| Location | 069243104 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000137831 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Decatur County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Area Road over Rest Area Road | 1994 | 13,800 | Fair |
| SB I-35 over Grand River | 1970 | 7,700 | Fair |
| NB I-35 over Grand River | 1970 | 7,550 | Fair |
| SB I-35 over 310TH Street | 1970 | 7,250 | Fair |
| SB I-35 over Stream | 1970 | 7,250 | Good |
| NB I-35 over 310TH St | 1970 | 7,100 | Fair |
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