FM over Brush Creek
FairDavis County, Iowa · 070140304 · Structure no. 000000000135560
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Brush Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Brush 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Brush Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Brush Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns FM over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.