US Bridges

Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075431828 · Structure no. 000000000286941

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
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 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFm-Mudhollow RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location075431828
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.29383, -95.83367
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2022)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Fm-Mudhollow RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.