US Bridges

Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504280

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,803
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,803 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOakdale Blvd
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70527, -91.57347
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,803 (2021)
Projected traffic5,803 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakdale Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,803 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale Blvd over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.