Local over Short Creek

Poor Condition59 years old30 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Location070271308
CarriesLocal
CrossesShort Creek
Coordinates40.85656, -93.90522

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length81.0 ft (24.7 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area150.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000139070

Nearby Bridges

FM over Short Creek 0.8 mi Good Local over Long Creek 2.5 mi Poor Local over Short Creek 2.6 mi Good Local over Long Creek 2.8 mi Poor FM over Trib Grand River 2.8 mi Fair FM over Long Creek 2.9 mi Poor FM over Short Creek 2.9 mi Poor FM over Stream 3.0 mi Poor FM over Grand River 3.1 mi Fair FM over Long Creek 3.1 mi Poor