US 218 over Mud Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR E22 · Structure no. 000000000014331
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over Mud Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Mud 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 over Mud Creek carry?
About 3,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.