US Bridges

FM over Stream

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 072152706 · Structure no. 000000000361800

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Stream in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesStream
Location072152706
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00341, -92.57246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.