Local over Walnut Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Iowa · 071393003 · Structure no. 000000000255011
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Local over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Walnut Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.