FM over Walnut Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 069181904 · Structure no. 000000000065461
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.