FM over Bear Creek
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 087193501 · Structure no. 000000000175361
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Bear Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Bear Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.