FM over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 081333101 · Structure no. 000000000170570
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Small Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 91 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
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 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.