County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek

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Scott County, Iowa · 080E23604 · Structure no. 000000000303401

Built: 1991; 34 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 103 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,934; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Y52

CrossesBranch Mud Creek

Location080E23604

RouteCity Street 0

CountyScott County

StateIowa

Coordinates41.69298, -90.67544

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating70.4 US tons

Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)

Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)

Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)

Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2022)

Projected traffic1,934 by 2043

Trucks9%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Y52 over Branch 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 County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Y52 over Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.