FM over Bear Creek
FairHardin County, Iowa · 087193502 · Structure no. 000000000175371
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 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 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1986, making it 39 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 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.