US Bridges

SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078221603 · Structure no. 000000000280671

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 20th Ave
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location078221603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56529, -93.39076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary 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 SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE 20th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.