US 6 over Walnut Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of SR M-47 · Structure no. 000000000043331
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Walnut Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.