Local over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 069303506 · Structure no. 000000000297420
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Walnut Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Local 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 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Walnut Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.