Quail Road over Bear Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Iowa · 068091106 · Structure no. 000000000327751
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quail Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quail Road over Bear Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Quail Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quail Road over 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Quail Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Quail Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Quail Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.