FM over Br Little Bear Creek
PoorBenton County, Iowa · 083101302 · Structure no. 000000000071101
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 422
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Br Little Bear Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 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 3 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.
It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is FM over Br Little Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Br Little Bear Creek carry?
About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns FM over Br Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.