Grant ST South over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Iowa · 079220602 · Structure no. 000000000504705
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,902
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grant ST South over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grant ST South over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,902 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,902 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 | 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 Grant ST South over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grant ST South 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Grant ST South over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,902 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Grant ST South over Mud Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Grant ST South over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.