FM over Small Stream
FairWashington County, Iowa · 076081901 · Structure no. 000000000337121
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Small Stream in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is FM over Small 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Small Stream carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Small Stream?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.