FM over Odebolt Creek
PoorPosted for loadIda County, Iowa · 087392204 · Structure no. 000000000186070
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Odebolt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Odebolt Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 22 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Odebolt Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Odebolt 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Odebolt Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Odebolt Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Odebolt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.