FM over Bear Creek
FairJackson County, Iowa · 084E13304 · Structure no. 000000000192131
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Bear Creek in Jackson 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Bear Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Bear Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.