FM over Little Bear Creek
PoorPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080152002 · Structure no. 000000000293711
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.