Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek
PoorMills County, Iowa · 073412505 · Structure no. 000000000246840
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lcl-Elderberry 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lcl-Elderberry over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.