Mills ST over Little Bear Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080142307 · Structure no. 000000000000851
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mills ST over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mills ST over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Mills ST over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mills ST 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Mills ST over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mills ST over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mills ST over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.