US Bridges

Local over Soldier Creek

Good

Emmet County, Iowa · 100331102 · Structure no. 000000000149081

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local over Soldier Creek in Emmet 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location100331102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.49893, -94.71841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Soldier 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Soldier Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.