Local over Muchakinock Creek
GoodMahaska County, Iowa · 075162701 · Structure no. 000000000362336
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Muchakinock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Muchakinock Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Local over Muchakinock Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Muchakinock Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Muchakinock Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Muchakinock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.