FM over Walnut Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAppanoose County, Iowa · 069193202 · Structure no. 000000000065760
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 100 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is FM 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.