Local over Little Soap Creek
PoorPosted for loadWapello County, Iowa · 071133304 · Structure no. 000000000330511
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Soap Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Little Soap Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 111 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Little Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Local over Little Soap 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Little Soap Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Soap Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.