FM over Mud Creek
PoorBenton County, Iowa · 084112101 · Structure no. 000000000072070
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Mud Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mud 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 FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.