Local over Little Soap Creek
PoorPosted for loadWapello County, Iowa · 071142002 · Structure no. 000000000330690
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 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 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Local over Little Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
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 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Soap Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.