FM over Branch Walnut Creek
GoodJefferson County, Iowa · 073092308 · Structure no. 000000000202261
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Branch Walnut Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Walnut Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.