FM over Small Stream
FairLouisa County, Iowa · 076051101 · Structure no. 000000000224830
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Small Stream in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small Stream 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.