Ia 2 over Walnut Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. W of W JCT US 169 · Structure no. 000000000046391
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 2 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 2 over Walnut Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 Ia 2 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 2 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 2 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 2 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 2 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.