US Bridges

Zeller Street over Muddy Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · West of Crandic RR · Structure no. 000000000505165

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,290
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zeller Street over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Zeller Street over Muddy Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,290 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesZeller Street
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationWest of Crandic RR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.74489, -91.60441
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2021)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zeller Street over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zeller Street 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 Zeller Street over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Zeller Street over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Zeller Street over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.