FM over Small Stream
PoorClosed to trafficCrawford County, Iowa · 085412101 · Structure no. 000000000130940
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 627
- 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 Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 627 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1967, making it 58 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 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.