US Bridges

A43 390th ST over Soap Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 0.4 MI W Valley Ave · Structure no. 000000000247691

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A43 390th ST over Soap Creek is a steel culvert carrying A43 390th ST over Soap Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesA43 390th ST
CrossesSoap Creek
Location0.4 MI W Valley Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32789, -92.62101
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A43 390th ST over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is A43 390th ST over Soap 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does A43 390th ST over Soap Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is A43 390th ST over Soap Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns A43 390th ST over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.