C33 over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 092152301 · Structure no. 000000000088410
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,002
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C33 over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying C33 over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C33 over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is C33 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does C33 over Small Stream carry?
About 1,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is C33 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 C33 over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.