Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek
FairJones County, Iowa · 084012603 · Structure no. 000000000207141
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Rd. 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Rd. over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.