Local over Muddy Creek
FairDickinson County, Iowa · 098352204 · Structure no. 000000000144635
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Muddy Creek in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Muddy 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Muddy Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.