FM over Small Creek
FairPosted for loadSac County, Iowa · 088370802 · Structure no. 000000000300980
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Small Creek in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Small Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.