US Bridges

SE 32nd Ave over Mud Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078222201 · Structure no. 000000000280701

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 32nd Ave over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 32nd 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 358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE 32nd Ave
CrossesMud Creek
Location078222201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55081, -93.38677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SE 32nd Ave over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is SE 32nd 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 SE 32nd Ave over Mud Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SE 32nd Ave over Mud Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE 32nd Ave over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.