W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek
FairHenry County, Iowa · 070073110 · Structure no. 000000000028631
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 46 Ash Ave 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns W 46 Ash Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.