Odessa over Plum Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Iowa · 096123402 · Structure no. 000000000112352
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Odessa over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Odessa over Plum Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Odessa over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Odessa over Plum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Odessa over Plum Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Odessa over Plum Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Odessa over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.