US Bridges

River Camp RD over Mud Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 080E21403 · Structure no. 000000000303221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Camp RD over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying River Camp RD over Mud Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Camp RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location080E21403
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73833, -90.69115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Camp RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Camp RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does River Camp RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Camp RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River Camp RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.