FM over Otter Creek
GoodPosted for loadCrawford County, Iowa · 085393601 · Structure no. 000000000130471
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Otter Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 1976, making it 49 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 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Otter Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.