FM over Mud Creek
FairLee County, Iowa · 068042304 · Structure no. 000000000218851
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over Mud Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.