400th over Soap Creek
FairMitchell County, Iowa · 098150401 · Structure no. 000000000247671
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
400th over Soap Creek is a steel culvert carrying 400th over Soap Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 400th over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 400th 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 400th over Soap Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 400th over Soap Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns 400th over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.