FM over Small Creek
FairMarshall County, Iowa · 084192101 · Structure no. 000000000243641
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 746
- 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 Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 746 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Creek carry?
About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.