FM over Mud Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 078222705 · Structure no. 000000000280760
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 796
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Mud Creek carry?
About 796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM over Mud Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.