FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek
FairFranklin County, Iowa · 092200402 · Structure no. 000000000157481
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 638
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 638 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Olive Ave over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek carry?
About 638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM Olive Ave over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.