FM over Soldier Creek
PoorEmmet County, Iowa · 100331303 · Structure no. 000000000149100
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Soldier Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Soldier Creek in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Soldier 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Soldier Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FM over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.