US 63 over Little Soap Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. S of SR H47. · Structure no. 000000000050600
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,660
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Little Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Little Soap Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 over Little Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Little 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 63 over Little Soap Creek carry?
About 4,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Little Soap Creek?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Little Soap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.