Local over Bear Creek
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 083391606 · Structure no. 000000000127813
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Bear Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Bear Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Local over Bear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Local over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.