US Bridges

Rachael Street over Muddy Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · East of Crandic RR · Structure no. 000000000505170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rachael Street over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rachael Street over Muddy Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesRachael Street
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationEast of Crandic RR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73453, -91.60118
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic240 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 Rachael Street over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rachael 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 Rachael Street over Muddy Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rachael Street over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rachael Street over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.