NE 38th Ave over Mud Creek
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 079222901 · Structure no. 000000000281111
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 38th Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 38th Ave over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 38th Ave over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 38th 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 NE 38th Ave over Mud Creek carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NE 38th Ave over Mud Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NE 38th Ave over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.