Local over Walnut Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074382101 · Structure no. 000000000283470
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Walnut Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.