US Bridges

HWY F17 W over Mud Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 081212401 · Structure no. 000000000199671

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY F17 W over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY F17 W over Mud Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY F17 W
CrossesMud Creek
Location081212401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.82017, -93.24719
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2022)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY F17 W over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY F17 W over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY F17 W over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY F17 W over Mud Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY F17 W over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.