FM over Little Bear Creek
FairPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080152704 · Structure no. 000000000293761
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 30 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 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.