Local over Little Bear Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080142902 · Structure no. 000000000293581
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Bear Creek is a steel slab carrying Local over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Local over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 Local over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.