FM over Walnut Creek
PoorPoweshiek County, Iowa · 081141306 · Structure no. 000000000294361
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.