FM over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 069342603 · Structure no. 000000000322920
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Small Stream in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stream built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Small Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.