FM over Mud Creek
FairO'Brien County, Iowa · 094420302 · Structure no. 000000000259342
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 878
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mud Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.