US Bridges

Filmore Ct over Bear Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 078292704 · Structure no. 000000000131471

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Filmore Ct over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Filmore Ct over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFilmore Ct
CrossesBear Creek
Location078292704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53229, -94.17538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Filmore Ct over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Filmore Ct 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Filmore Ct over Bear Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Filmore Ct over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Filmore Ct over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.