FM over Small Stream
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 090073104 · Structure no. 000000000083460
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 982
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Small Stream built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.