FM over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Iowa · 086E30802 · Structure no. 000000000194310
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FM over Small Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 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 1967, making it 58 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.