FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck
FairPocahontas County, Iowa · 091343501 · Structure no. 000000000279141
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dd #181 Big Bear Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.