FM over Mud Creek
FairBenton County, Iowa · 084112601 · Structure no. 000000000072141
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Mud Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
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 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.