FM over North Bear Creek
FairWinneshiek County, Iowa · 100071904 · Structure no. 000000000349221
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 786
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over North Bear Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 North Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over North Bear Creek carry?
About 786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Bear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over North Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.