FM over Walnut Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 073082704 · Structure no. 000000000202010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is FM over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.