Local over Mud Creek
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 078010104 · Structure no. 000000000257951
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 383
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Mud Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Mud Creek carry?
About 383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Local over Mud Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.