Ia 9 over Mud Creek
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. E of Jct. SR P20 · Structure no. 000000000032990
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 9 over Mud Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 9 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Ia 9 over Mud 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 9 over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.