US Bridges

Local over Short Creek

Good

Louisa County, Iowa · 075050402 · Structure no. 000000000224631

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Short Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesShort Creek
Location075050402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.32482, -91.44532
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Short 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Short Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Short Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.