FM over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 081333101 · Structure no. 000000000170581
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Small Stream in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.