E. 13th ST over Mud Ck
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Iowa · 085102200 · Structure no. 000000000072620
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. 13th ST over Mud Ck is a wood or timber slab carrying E. 13th ST over Mud Ck in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. 13th ST over Mud Ck built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. 13th ST over Mud Ck 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 E. 13th ST over Mud Ck carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is E. 13th ST over Mud Ck?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns E. 13th ST over Mud Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.