FM over Bear Creek
FairBenton County, Iowa · 086100206 · Structure no. 000000000073121
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 658
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Bear Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Bear Creek carry?
About 658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Bear Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.