FM J018 over Walnut Creek
PoorFremont County, Iowa · 070401301 · Structure no. 000000000025560
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM J018 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM J018 over Walnut Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 J018 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM J018 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM J018 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM J018 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM J018 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.