FM over Small Creek
GoodSioux County, Iowa · 097472902 · Structure no. 000000000313305
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 718
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Small Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Small Creek carry?
About 718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.