US Bridges

Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek

Fair

Kossuth County, Iowa · 099292802 · Structure no. 000000000217191

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 90th Ave
CrossesMud Creek
Location099292802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.35788, -94.28581
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 90th Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 90th Ave over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.