Local over Bear Creek
FairDavis County, Iowa · 070150406 · Structure no. 000000000135771
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Bear Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Bear Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Local over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.