US Bridges

Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075431814 · Structure no. 000000000286891

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 428 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMudhollow Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location075431814
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30377, -95.82825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2022)
Projected traffic428 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mudhollow Road over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Mudhollow Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.