Local over Little Bear Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080152104 · Structure no. 000000000293731
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 2003, making it 22 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 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.