US Bridges

FM over Small Stream

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 094442102 · Structure no. 000000000308481

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,539
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Small Stream in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesSmall Stream
Location094442102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94006, -96.05684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,539 (2021)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Small Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?

About 2,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM over Small Stream?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.