172nd ST over Small Stream
FairClayton County, Iowa · 094050700 · Structure no. 000000000120461
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd ST over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying 172nd ST over Small Stream in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 172nd ST over Small Stream built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd ST 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 172nd ST over Small Stream carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is 172nd ST over Small Stream?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd ST over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.