US 169 over Mud Creek
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 0.3 S County Road A40 · Structure no. 000000000032951
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Mud Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 169 over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.