FM over Muddy Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 090453303 · Structure no. 000000000271551
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 559
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Muddy Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 559 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Muddy 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Muddy Creek carry?
About 559 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.