FM over Walnut Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 069291601 · Structure no. 000000000297031
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 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 Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 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 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.