FM over Mud Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 079010102 · Structure no. 000000000101471
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mud Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1986, making it 39 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.