Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077381101 · Structure no. 000000000289391
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fm-Whipperwill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fm-Whipperwill over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.