Lcl-Fry Ave over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadMills County, Iowa · 073413605 · Structure no. 000000000246910
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lcl-Fry Ave over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lcl-Fry Ave over Mud Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lcl-Fry Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lcl-Fry Ave 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-Fry Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lcl-Fry Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lcl-Fry Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.