US Bridges

Hornet RD over Otter Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 094081409 · Structure no. 000000000152241

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornet RD over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hornet RD over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHornet RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location094081409
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94987, -91.75367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hornet RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hornet RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hornet RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hornet RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hornet RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.