US Bridges

FM over Small Stream

Good

Buena Vista County, Iowa · 091362202 · Structure no. 000000000364100

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Small Stream in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesFM
CrossesSmall Stream
Location091362202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68061, -95.09246
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over Small Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.