US Bridges

Old US 30 over Mud Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 083152604 · Structure no. 000000000049501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,098
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 30 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 30 over Mud Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,098 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,098 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 30
CrossesMud Creek
Location083152604
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96518, -92.56266
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,098 (2022)
Projected traffic2,098 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 30 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 30 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 September 2020.

How much traffic does Old US 30 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,098 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old US 30 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old US 30 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.