SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary
PoorClosed to trafficPolk County, Iowa · 078222801 · Structure no. 000000000280780
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SE 48th Ave over Mud Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.