FM over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadOsceola County, Iowa · 098422701 · Structure no. 000000000262830
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 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 Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Otter Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
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 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.