FM over Walnut Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Iowa · 072391302 · Structure no. 000000000255801
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 FM over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.