US Bridges

Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. E of Jct. SR Y40 · Structure no. 000000000047241

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 130
CrossesE Branch Mud Creek
Location1.8 Mi. E of Jct. SR Y40
RouteState Highway 130
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65646, -90.75221
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ia 130 over E Branch Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 130 over E Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.