FM over Branch Bear Creek
FairGrundy County, Iowa · 087183101 · Structure no. 000000000164530
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Branch Bear Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Bear Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Bear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns FM over Branch Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.