Local Road over Brush Creek
PoorDes Moines County, Iowa · 069033505 · Structure no. 000000000023460
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Brush Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Road over Brush Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 98 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Local Road over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Local Road over Brush Creek carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Brush Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.