Local over Short Creek
GoodLouisa County, Iowa · 075051305 · Structure no. 000000000224711
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Short Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Short Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Short Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.