NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 079222803 · Structure no. 000000000281100
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 264
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 27th Ave 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns NE 27th Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.