FM over Walnut Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 073383101 · Structure no. 000000000256650
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2021 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 Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.