FM over Little Walnut Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 069180104 · Structure no. 000000000065391
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Walnut Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Walnut Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Walnut Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.