FM over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Iowa · 088082109 · Structure no. 000000000082030
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Small Stream built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.