Local Road over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Iowa · 078222706 · Structure no. 000000000280770
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local Road over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 3 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.