Local over Short Creek
FairPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 076232204 · Structure no. 000000000334380
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Short Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Local over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Short Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Local over Short Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.