FM over Mud Creek
PoorMuscatine County, Iowa · 078010506 · Structure no. 000000000257991
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,580
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mud Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.