Local over Little Bear Creek
FairPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080162403 · Structure no. 000000000293881
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 Local over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.