Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek
GoodMahaska County, Iowa · 075170102 · Structure no. 000000000236671
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elba Ave over Muchakinock 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Elba Ave over Muchakinock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.