US Bridges

FM over Small

Fair

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093472302 · Structure no. 000000000277401

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Small is a concrete continuous 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 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFM
CrossesSmall
Location093472302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.8613, -96.37105
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2022)
Projected traffic688 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Small carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM over Small?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.