FM over Small
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 093461201 · Structure no. 000000000276971
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small is a concrete slab carrying FM over Small in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.