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IAIS Branch of Mud Creek Bridge

Deck Girder Bridge over Branch of Mud Creek
Durant, Cedar County, Iowa

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Name IAIS Branch of Mud Creek Bridge
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Iowa Interstate Railroad
Length 44 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1901
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IAIS Bridge Number 2039
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2017


This standard deck girder bridge crosses a Branch of Mud Creek near Durant.
Built in 1901 during the double tracking project through the area, the structure features a single deck girder span set onto concrete abutments.
In addition, the bridge currently continues to carry double tracks.
Overall, the bridge is in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the parallel road.

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Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele