US Bridges

Local over South Soap Creek

Fair

Davis County, Iowa · 070153004 · Structure no. 000000000135961

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over South Soap Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over South Soap Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSouth Soap Creek
Location070153004
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.83543, -92.62397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over South Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over South Soap Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over South Soap Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over South Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.