US Bridges

Plum DR over North Walnut Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 0000000000 · Structure no. 000000000505270

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,628
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum DR over North Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plum DR over North Walnut Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,628 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlum DR
CrossesNorth Walnut Creek
Location0000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64908, -93.75181
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2022)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum DR over North Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum DR over North 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Plum DR over North Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plum DR over North Walnut Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Plum DR over North Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.