Plant Road K over Brush Creek
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · Approx. 5680 E. of Rd. H · Structure no. DAPAMCIOW005407
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Plant Road K over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Plant Road K over Brush Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plant Road K over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plant Road K 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 Plant Road K over Brush Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Plant Road K over Brush Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Plant Road K over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Army.