Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 076381501 · Structure no. 000000000287271
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Missouri Avenue over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.