Local over Walnut Creek
GoodPosted for loadAppanoose County, Iowa · 069191302 · Structure no. 000000000065661
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous slab carrying Local over Walnut Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Walnut Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.