FM over Small Creek
FairJackson County, Iowa · 084E32205 · Structure no. 000000000192340
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 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 Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.