CO RD X 17 over Short Creek
GoodLouisa County, Iowa · 075051008 · Structure no. 000000000224691
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD X 17 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD X 17 over Short Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD X 17 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD X 17 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 CO RD X 17 over Short Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is CO RD X 17 over Short Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD X 17 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.