FM over Soap Creek
PoorPosted for loadDavis County, Iowa · 070120504 · Structure no. 000000000135140
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Soap Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Soap Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Soap Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Soap Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.