4th Street over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadAppanoose County, Iowa · 069181701 · Structure no. 000000000008476
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Walnut Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th Street over Walnut 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 4th Street over Walnut Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 4th Street over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.