Local over Soap Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 070171002 · Structure no. 000000000066041
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Soap Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Soap 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 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Soap Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Soap Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.