US Bridges

Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075431824 · Structure no. 000000000286930

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFm-Mudhollow RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location075431824
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.29546, -95.83217
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2022)
Projected traffic617 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.