FM K-49 over Muddy Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 090451502 · Structure no. 000000000271411
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM K-49 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM K-49 over Muddy Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 K-49 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM K-49 over Muddy 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM K-49 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM K-49 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM K-49 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.