EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 4.4 Miles East of US 65 · Structure no. 000000000040970
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is EB Ia 163 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns EB Ia 163 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.