FM over South Soap Creek
FairAppanoose County, Iowa · 070162502 · Structure no. 000000000065901
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Soap Creek in Appanoose 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South Soap 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over South Soap Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over South Soap Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.