Ia 38 over Walnut Creek

Fair Condition49 years old1,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyJones
Location0.3 Mi. S Of S Jct SR E45
CarriesIa 38
CrossesWalnut Creek
Coordinates41.99555, -91.14160

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length201.1 ft (61.3 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area870.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,550 (2022)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000032311

Nearby Bridges

42nd ST over Sybill Creek 0.6 mi Good Newport RD over Catfish Creek 0.9 mi Good Ia 38 over Wapsipinicon River 0.9 mi Fair 32nd St. over Sibles Creek 1.0 mi Good Ia 38 over Wapsipinicon Overflow 1.5 mi Fair Ia 38 over Sibles Creek 1.6 mi Fair 35th ST over Walnut Creek 1.9 mi Good Ia 38 over Sibles Creek 2.4 mi Fair Co RD E 45 over Catfish Creek 2.4 mi Fair County RD E-45 over Small Creek 2.5 mi Fair