FM over Otter Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 089091907 · Structure no. 000000000082911
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Otter Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Otter Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Otter Creek carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Otter Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.