US Bridges

FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 099292904 · Structure no. 000000000217201

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 80th Ave
CrossesMud Creek
Location099292904
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.36731, -94.3056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2022)
Projected traffic549 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 80th Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FM 80th Ave over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.