FM over Small Creek
PoorGuthrie County, Iowa · 080322303 · Structure no. 000000000169300
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 417
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Small Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 417 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Creek carry?
About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.