US Bridges

Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · Meredith DR WB · Structure no. 000000000505260

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,107
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,107 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeredith DR WB
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationMeredith DR WB
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64387, -93.82453
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2022)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredith DR WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith DR WB over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.