Local 325th ST over Mud CR
PoorClosed to trafficBuchanan County, Iowa · 087102903 · Structure no. 000000000081660
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2015
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 325th ST over Mud CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Local 325th ST over Mud CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Local 325th ST over Mud CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 325th ST over Mud CR 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 December 2015.
How much traffic does Local 325th ST over Mud CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local 325th ST over Mud CR?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local 325th ST over Mud CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.