FM over Small
PoorDubuque County, Iowa · 088E13203 · Structure no. 000000000146352
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Small in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.