US Bridges

Walnut ST over Drainage

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · Btwn 20th & 21st Streets · Structure no. 000000000001141

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Walnut ST over Drainage in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 794 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesWalnut ST
CrossesDrainage
LocationBtwn 20th & 21st Streets
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51925, -92.45341
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2022)
Projected traffic794 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut ST over Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut ST over Drainage carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walnut ST over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Walnut ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.