FM over North Soap Creek
PoorAppanoose County, Iowa · 070161204 · Structure no. 000000000065830
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Soap Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Soap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over North Soap Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Soap Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.