US Bridges

Local Road over Branch Otter Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 075230804 · Structure no. 000000000333701

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Branch Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Road over Branch Otter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesBranch Otter Creek
Location075230804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.31988, -93.52462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Local Road over Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road over Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.