FM over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 086190907 · Structure no. 000000000174530
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Bear Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Bear Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Bear Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.