US Bridges

32nd ST SE over Mud Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 079220700 · Structure no. 000000000502091

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST SE over Mud Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 32nd ST SE over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries32nd ST SE
CrossesMud Creek
Location079220700
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67309, -93.45526
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd ST SE over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd ST SE 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 32nd ST SE over Mud Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 32nd ST SE over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST SE over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.