FM over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 089450801 · Structure no. 000000000355116
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Muddy Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Muddy Creek carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.