FM over Small Stream
FairBenton County, Iowa · 084102001 · Structure no. 000000000363550
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a steel slab carrying FM over Small Stream in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small Stream 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.