US Bridges

FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 081423603 · Structure no. 000000000179500

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM & Racine Trl
CrossesSmall Creek
Location081423603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.78006, -95.68527
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM & Racine Trl over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.