US Bridges

FM Vincent Av over Small Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088071502 · Structure no. 000000000081800

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Vincent Av over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FM Vincent Av over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Vincent Av
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088071502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.43516, -91.65647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Vincent Av over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Vincent Av 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM Vincent Av over Small Stream carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM Vincent Av over Small Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM Vincent Av over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.