FM over Otter Creek
FairWright County, Iowa · 093252201 · Structure no. 000000000358941
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Otter Creek in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 2002, making it 23 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Otter Creek carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Otter Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.