FM over Otter Creek
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 099421401 · Structure no. 000000000263461
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 679
- 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 Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Otter Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.