US Bridges

US 61 over Brush Creek

Good

Des Moines County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of SR X62 · Structure no. 000000000601965

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 over Brush Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S of SR X62
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates40.73551, -91.16959
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Brush Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 61 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.