US Bridges

NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080233601 · Structure no. 000000000505635

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNW 2nd ST
CrossesMud Creek
Location080233601
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70292, -93.47147
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2022)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 2nd ST 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 NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NW 2nd ST over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.