US Bridges

FM C-60 over Minnie Brook

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 090450703 · Structure no. 000000000271311

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM C-60 over Minnie Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM C-60 over Minnie Brook in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFM C-60
CrossesMinnie Brook
Location090450703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63397, -96.19755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2022)
Projected traffic628 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FM C-60 over Minnie Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM C-60 over Minnie Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM C-60 over Minnie Brook carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM C-60 over Minnie Brook?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM C-60 over Minnie Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.