FM over Big Bear Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080131702 · Structure no. 000000000293211
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 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 Poweshiek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.