Local over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 089451701 · Structure no. 000000000355137
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Muddy Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 Local over Muddy Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.