Kline RD over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 87-12-15-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000074065
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kline RD over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kline RD over Mud Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kline RD over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Kline RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Kline RD over Mud Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kline RD over Mud Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kline RD over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.