FM over Little Bear Creek
GoodIowa County, Iowa · 080111806 · Structure no. 000000000190651
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Bear Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.