FM over Small
PoorBuena Vista County, Iowa · 090381901 · Structure no. 000000000084721
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Small in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.