US Bridges

450th ST over Mud Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 094 41 06 01 · Structure no. 000000000259091

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

450th ST over Mud Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 450th ST over Mud Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Carries450th ST
CrossesMud Creek
Location094 41 06 01
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99714, -95.72404
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 450th ST over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 450th ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 450th ST over Mud Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 450th ST over Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 450th ST over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.