US Bridges

Local over Soap Creek

Fair

Appanoose County, Iowa · 070171404 · Structure no. 000000000066051

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Soap Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Soap Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSoap Creek
Location070171404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.86216, -92.78613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over 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 Local over Soap Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Soap Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.