FM over Little Silver Creek
FairShelby County, Iowa · 078400307 · Structure no. 000000000304660
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Little Silver Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Silver 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.