FM over Small
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 090482308 · Structure no. 000000000272031
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small is a steel slab carrying FM over Small in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 125 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is FM over Small 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.