FM over Big Bear Creek
GoodIowa County, Iowa · 080121506 · Structure no. 000000000190861
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 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 1998, so it is 27 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Big 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 Big Bear Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.