FM over Otter Creek
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 085392401 · Structure no. 000000000130390
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 577
- 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 Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Otter 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Otter Creek carry?
About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Otter Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.