FM over Muddy Creek
GoodDickinson County, Iowa · 098352001 · Structure no. 000000000144631
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Muddy Creek in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Muddy Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.