FM over Soap Creek
PoorAppanoose County, Iowa · 070162906 · Structure no. 000000000065950
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Soap Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 Soap Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Soap Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.