SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Iowa · 077220201 · Structure no. 000000000280550
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SE 80th Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.