US Bridges

WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 117 · Structure no. 000000000601285

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Ia 163
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.4 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 117
RouteState Highway 163
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60151, -93.29589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ia 163 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ia 163 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.