Middle Road over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadDes Moines County, Iowa · Approx. 600 E. of Rd. H · Structure no. DAPAMCIOW005406
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Middle Road over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Middle Road over Brush Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Middle Road over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Road over Brush Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Middle Road over Brush Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Road over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Army.