Local over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadWapello County, Iowa · 071152502 · Structure no. 000000000330930
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Brush Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Brush Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Brush Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.