FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek
FairHenry County, Iowa · 072071311 · Structure no. 000000000181101
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch 0F 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Branch 0F Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.