FM over Walnut Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 069293102 · Structure no. 000000000297161
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 1992, making it 33 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 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.