FM over Mud Creek
PoorMarshall County, Iowa · 085191903 · Structure no. 000000000244290
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Mud Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.