Local over Mud Creek
FairLyon County, Iowa · 100473601 · Structure no. 000000000231400
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Mud Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Mud Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is Local over Mud Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.