Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077381007 · Structure no. 000000000289381
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 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 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 | 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 Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipperwill RD 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 Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Whipperwill RD over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.