FM over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 091171704 · Structure no. 000000000087900
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 373
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.