US Bridges

Ia 10 over Mud Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. L48 · Structure no. 000000000038351

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 10 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 10 over Mud Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 10
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.9 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. L48
RouteState Highway 10
StateIowa
Coordinates42.98227, -95.72107
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2023)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 10 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 10 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 10 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 10 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 10 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.