FM over Big Bear Creek
FairIowa County, Iowa · 080110706 · Structure no. 000000000190541
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Big Bear Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Big 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.