US Bridges

FM over Otter Creek

Good

Louisa County, Iowa · 074033006 · Structure no. 000000000224011

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
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 Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesOtter Creek
Location074033006
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.17978, -91.24473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Otter Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Otter Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.