FM over Walnut Creek
FairRinggold County, Iowa · 069293102 · Structure no. 000000000297151
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Walnut Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Walnut Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.