US Bridges

NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078220404 · Structure no. 000000000280571

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 3rd Ave
CrossesMud Creek
Location078220404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59169, -93.39628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2023)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 3rd Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NE 3rd Ave over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.