FM 197 Ave over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Iowa · 088051506 · Structure no. 000000000140930
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 197 Ave over Small Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 197 Ave over Small Stream in Delaware 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 197 Ave over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 197 Ave 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 197 Ave over Small Stream carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 197 Ave over Small Stream?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM 197 Ave over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.