JOHNSTON (AP) — Gov. Chet Culver left little doubt Friday that he intends to seek re-election in 2010.

“I love the job, I’m working hard,” Culver said during a taping of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press” program. “I’ll make it official, perhaps, on this show, but I’m certainly looking at running again. But there’s a lot of work to do.”

There has been little doubt about the Democratic governor’s intention to seek a second four-year term in office. He’s kept his campaign committee alive and has proved to be one of the state’s most proficient fundraisers.

Culver also has maintained a steady travel schedule, with trips throughout the state. He has name identification that far exceeds any potential Republican rival.

“I love the job,” Culver said. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead this great state.”

Culver also said he will likely propose an ambitious effort to rebuild the state’s infrastructure of roads, bridges and other facilities. The program would expand on efforts to repair damage from last summer’s flooding.

At least some of the projects would be financed through state bonds, in effect borrowing money.

The governor said he probably will wait until spring to make his proposal. That will let state officials see how federal disaster relief funds have been spent and the shape of a federal stimulus backed by president-elect Barack Obama. Most expect Obama’s program to focus on infrastructure repair as a way to create jobs.

“Then I think the state needs to step up to the plate and do our own infrastructure piece as well,” Culver said. “That might include bonding. It’s something I look forward to talking to legislators about.”

Iowa has one of the nation’s lowest levels of public debt, and Culver said flood-recovery construction could serve as part of a larger effort to rebuild a state that badly needs an overhaul.

He had no dollar figure for his tentative plan, saying he’ll wait until the extent of the federal packages are clear.

“I’m talking about building out the grid, telecommunications, trails, rail,” said Culver. “I think this is a great opportunity to rebuild our state. I think we have a new administration that wants to partner with us.”