M Ave over Small Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 086140602 · Structure no. 000000000320311
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Ave over Small Creek is a steel culvert carrying M Ave over Small Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Ave over Small Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Ave 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does M Ave over Small Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is M Ave over Small Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns M Ave over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.