FM over Mud Creek
PoorMuscatine County, Iowa · 078E11002 · Structure no. 000000000257880
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Mud Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 77 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.