FM over Branch Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadClarke County, Iowa · 073243103 · Structure no. 000000000115050
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch Otter Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Otter Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.