FM over Walnut Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 069180203 · Structure no. 000000000014011
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Walnut 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 October 2020.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.